More older people in the workforce is the inevitable outcome of our ageing society and there has been a prediction that there could be a 63% increase in the number of people working past statutory retirement age by 2020. This has significant implications for society as a whole and should be seen in a positive [...]
A helping hand for older workers
26 January 2009 by
The Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors has welcomed the Government proposal to stop forcing people to retire at the age of 65. To enable older workers to function effectively, it’s vital to understand how they work, both physiologically and psychologically. Although we change as we age, these can be improved by increased physical and [...]
