Edge, CE 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7489-0806, Coffey, M ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5837-5532, Cook, PA ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6435-8050 and Weinberg, A ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4676-4677
2021,
'Barriers & facilitators to extended working life : a focus on a predominately female ageing workforce'
, Ageing & Society, 41 (12)
, pp. 2867-2887.
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Abstract
Many countries are reforming their pension systems so people stay in work for longer to improve the long-term sustainability of public finances to support an increasing older population. This research aimed to explore the factors that enable or inhibit people to extend working life (EWL) in a large UK based retail organisation. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with a purposive sample (n=30): 15 employees aged ≥ 60 and 15 supervisors supporting these employees. Older workers were predominately female, reflecting the gender profile of the older workers in the organisation. Older workers and supervisors reported that key facilitators to EWL were: good health, the perception that older workers are of value; flexibility and choice; the need for an ongoing conversation across the life-course; the social and community aspect of work as a facilitator to EWL; and, the financial necessity to EWL. Perceived barriers to EWL included poor health, negative impacts of work on health, and a lack of respect and support.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Schools: | Schools > School of Health and Society |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Ageing & Society |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| ISSN: | 0144-686X |
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| Depositing User: | CE Edge |
| Date Deposited: | 07 May 2020 15:10 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Feb 2022 16:43 |
| URI: | https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/56976 |
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