Alliance for Action on Empowering Multi-Stage Careers for Mature Workers (AfA-EMW)
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Alliance for Action on Empowering Multi-Stage Careers for Mature Workers
The Alliance for Action on Empowering Multi-Stage Careers for Mature Workers (AfA-EMW) was convened under the Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment (TWG-SE). It brought together diverse stakeholders to co-create innovative ideas and test practical solutions that support mature workers, while addressing employers’ workforce needs.
SNEF, as the Programme Manager for the AfA-EMW, worked with participating organisations to identify workforce challenges, develop workplace solutions, and support the design, testing and refinement of prototypes across different sectors.
In 2026, 30 organisations from sectors including Health & Social Services, Manufacturing, Transport, Hospitality, Security and Financial Services developed solutions in areas such as career planning, skills development, job redesign, flexible work and employment support. These prototypes benefited more than 1,600 workers and generated practical insights and resources that employers can adapt to build age-friendly workplaces and enable multi-stage careers.
Put Proven Age-Friendly Practices into Action
Turn tested ideas into practical workplace action. Drawing on solutions developed and tested through the AfA-EMW, this Resource Guide provides actionable guidance for employers seeking to build resilient and age-friendly workplaces, and for senior workers looking to sustain meaningful and productive careers over longer working lives. It translates real-world experiences and case studies into practical approaches that employers and workers can apply across five complementary themes:
- Career Planning: Supporting career planning best suited to the needs, aspirations and capabilities of senior workers.
- Alternative Employment Models: Redesigning work processes or job roles to support flexible load arrangements and different workforce needs.
- Training: Providing upskilling and reskilling support to enable senior workers to adapt to evolving job requirements.
- Job Matching: Strengthening practices to hire, train and retain senior workers while adapting to evolving organisational needs and capabilities.
- Phased Retirement: Facilitating transitions into structured mentorship or stepped-down roles that preserve the experience, contribution and continuity of senior workers.
The Guide provides practical “plug and play” solutions, implementation ideas and examples that employers can adapt to their own workplaces. It also highlights relevant government programmes and grants that may support implementation.
In addition, senior workers may also use the Guide to explore case studies, testimonials, and career pathways that support their aspirations for multi-stage
AfA-EMW Resource Guide
Download the Resource Guide to explore practical solutions for building an age-friendly workplace
Contact Details
For enquiries on AfA-EMW resources, events or related support, contact SNEF at afaemw@snef.org.sg.
