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Working for longer doesn't have to be all doom and gloom, says EFA 30 November 2005 Along with other recommendations, the Turner Report is likely to suggest increasing the state pension age from 65 to 67 by 2020. This raises issues around:
"As Turner's proposals are published today we all need to take a step back. There is no getting away from the fact that we have an ageing population and there has been much scare mongering about the idea of an extended working life. Demographics and economics dictate that we will all have to work for longer and so an increase in the retirement age is inevitable. What we need to remember is that the proposals will not come into force until 2020 by which time the workplace will be very different. Flexible working practices, career breaks, part time working and job sharing are all becoming more common and 'acceptable'. Smart employers will be those that, with an eye on the future, offer their employees choice and flexibility." Please call Lizzie Barrett or Sarah Williams to arrange interviews with the EFA on 020 7622 8252. back to the archive |
