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Marks & Spencer have removed mandatory retirement ages; increased flexible working and introduced flexible retirement policies. They have seen the number of employees who want to work past the age of 65 increase significantly. Tesco introduced a Working Beyond Retirement Policy, having listened to a number of staff that were reaching retirement age and did not want to give up work. Scotguide, a small tour and guide business, find that older workers are particularly adept at communicating with customers. There is no official retirement policy and every one is encouraged to work as long as they want. The only condition for continued employment is the ability and competence to do the job satisfactorily. Wrap Film Systems is a medium sized manufacturing company that has removed its mandatory retirement age. Ages within the workforce range from 18 to 78. Promotion and progression are entirely based on merit and ability regardless of age. Competence, dismissal and disciplinary policies are carried out regardless of age. The company associates improved productivity linked to better morale arising from the change in their retirement age policy. BT allow employees to remain with the company longer, and see this as having a positive affect. They introduced a new approach called NewStart, which changes people’s expectations about retiring early. Flexible options for gradual retirement include:
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