Corporations and Employers
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- Individual and societal influences that govern labor-force participation of older adults
- A world for all ages: Age Diversity at workplace
- Myths and realities around ageism at work
- Impact of work on physical, mental, and cognitive health in later life
- Intergenerational teams and productivity
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Do corporations and employers have a role to play in promoting the financial well-being of older adults? If yes, what can they do? How should they convince other stakeholders in the organization?
I worked in the banking industry in leadership roles for over two decades. These are the questions I often get from my former colleagues and others in prominent positions at large corporations. There are many ways to contribute! Remember that you will also be in the age group of older adults in a few years or decades.
In most countries, the government policies mandating retirement age have not kept pace with the increased lifespan, and people continue to retire between the age of 60 to 65. It isn’t easy to support a 30 or 40-year retirement with savings from a 40-year career. This has resulted in financial insecurity among potential retirees.
Some older adults are financially secure and don’t need to be in paid roles in later life, but everyone needs to be productively and purposefully engaged. Everyone needs purpose and relevance.
