Engaging older workers is a win for all workers – here's how we can do it.
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Sofiat Akinola
Project Lead, World Economic Forum
The world is living longer.
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The gift of longer life expectancy creates an opportunity for longer economic contribution and sustained economic growth – and older workers are crucial for the success of a multigenerational workforce.
However, to harness this new, longer workspan and support this transformation, we must create opportunities for age-friendly policies such as providing more flexible work options and retirement options, promoting lifelong learning, and creating age-friendly workplaces and overall better working conditions.