SILVER ECONOMY AS A NEW DIMENSION OF THE LABOUR MARKET OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC

The silver economy represents a new dimension of the labour market of the Slovak Republic, responding to demographic population ageing and changes in the age structure of the workforce. While traditional approaches to the labour market focused on a linear model of employment, current trends require flexible strategies integrating active ageing, age management, and intergenerational cooperation. This article analyses the theoretical and empirical foundations of the silver economy, identifies its economic, social, and organisational potential, and evaluates implications for strategic human resource management. A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of publications from the Web of Science database (2010–2024) confirmed that the silver economy represents a complex ecosystem encompassing products, services, innovations, and the participation of older workers in the labour market. The research highlights the importance of age management as a tool for optimising the work potential of the older population, supporting an inclusive working environment, and stimulating economic growth. The analysis also points to the need for coordinated public policies, flexible organisational strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches that will enable the effective utilisation of the potential of an ageing society. The silver economy can thus transform Slovakia’s demographic challenges into economic and social capital, becoming a key component of the longevity economy and the sustainable development of the labour market.