The global population boom

Our aging world is producing a whole raft of new problems

• Older - but are we any wiser?
  When the world woke up to the fact that its population was getting older and living longer, pensions were one of the main concerns. But the issues go far deeper than that, as experts increasingly point out.
  
• Wanted - skills by the million
  As the global population rises inexorably, and as centers of economic activity shift, the search for well-trained and talented employees will intensify.
  
• A life source is drying up
  While industrialized countries struggle to come to terms with the new reality, the pace of growth in many countries will be restricted by the shortage of a basic but essential resource: water.
  
• Fresh business opportunities
  As well as a whole raft of problems, changing demographics will bring fresh business opportunities.
  
• Presenteeism: a hair-raising trend?
  When did you last sneak out of the office for personal reasons? Mor and more employees are now chained to their desks because of "presenteeism" - the need to be seen by your supervisor or boss.