– The purpose of this paper is to, first, provide some background to the treatment of older workers; second, highlight the distinction between a “fuller” and an “extended” working life; third, note the importance of separating out different groups within the category “older worker”; finally, identify areas for action to suppose those now facing working into their 60s and beyond.
– Commentary paper analysing development of policies towards older workers.
– This paper identifies problems implementing policy of extending working and provides various areas of action to support older workers.
– This paper suggests extending work unlikely to be achieved without ensuring greater security for older workers.
– Importance of developing more support for older workers.
– Challenge of resolving insecurity in the labour force as an impediment to extended working.
– This paper outlines a critical assessment of current government policy towards older workers.
