Forties People
The recruitment agency with a mature outlook and an innovative approach!
| Register with Us |
| Search for a Job |
| Find Jobs in London |
| Find Jobs in Hertfordshire |
| Candidate Login |
| Your Feedback |
No Placement No Fee
Our service doesn't cost you a penny unless we find you the right candidate
| IOD calls for retirement age to be raised |
 |
 |
 |
| Latest Recruitment News - Mature Aged Recruitment News |
| Written by DirectNews Feed |
| Tuesday, 02 February 2010 00:00 |
 Britons aged 50-plus could be able to keep working to the age of 68 after the Institute of Directors (IOD) suggested raising the default retirement age.According to the body, many of today's workforce will be fully capable of doing their job after they reach the current threshold of 65. This, it said, is because life expectancy has gone up and people's overall health has improved in recent years. However, the IOD stated that this does not mean the default retirement age should be scrapped completely, as certain jobs cannot be adapted to suit older people. As a result, it believes raising the threshold to 68 could be a good compromise, as it would allow people to work longer and give employers the flexibility they need to manage their workforce. Miles Templeman, director general of the IOD, commented: "It's important that the UK's retirement system evolves in line with modern working practices." Age Concern and Help the Aged have already welcomed indications from the government that the default retirement age could be scrapped. Head of policy Andrew Harrop said millions of older people have to keep working as the recession has eroded their savings and pension pots. 
|
Latest Recruitment News
-
Businesses urged to consider advantages of flexible working
(Tuesday 15 May 2012) -
Queen's speech reveals changes to parental leave
(Friday 11 May 2012) -
Should businesses be preparing their workplaces for aging staff?
(Wednesday 09 May 2012) -
London firms urged to prepare for Olympics strain
(Wednesday 02 May 2012) -
Part time staff recruitment in London 'won't be affected in the long-term' by AWR
(Tuesday 01 May 2012)
Archive News
-
New Recruit May 2012
03-May-2012 -
New Recruit April 2012
03-April-2012 -
New Recruit March 2012
12-March-2012 -
New Recruit February 2012
02-February-2012 -
New Recruit December
05-December-2011