If you enjoy your career, have the option to work flexibly and are fit and healthy, chances are, you’ll be putting off retirement. More and more people want to work for longer if conditions are right, not simply because they have to because of their finances. There are now more than 1 in 10 people over 65 still in employment. This number has grown dramatically in the last few years and the trend is set to continue.
So what does this mean for today’s companies? As people are living for longer and having children later in life, a new demographic has emerged, the Sandwich Generation – those aged between 30 and 60 who are supporting elderly relatives while looking after children still living at home.This kind of situation brings with it extra caring responsibilities and pressures outside work. To support employees more effectively, companies need to look at their benefits package, and ensure they offer the most appropriate options like healthcare provisions, flexible working and childcare vouchers.
Our friends over at Unum have shared a fantastic inforgraphic on ageless workforce and flexible working.
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