The oldest millennials are around 42 and (broadly) they can look forward to another 30 years of work.
Well they were also considering refusing sick notes…… Lots of great ideas floating around
ha ha, I didn’t think there was any shortage of the types of people now out to pasture on golf courses. I guess Hunt thinks everyone plays golf.
Well anyone could have told you that; who wants to employ people who have most likely both retired *and* learned to not take shit in the workplace? & who of that group really wants to go back to work into anything less than a senior managerial role, which isn’t where the shortages are?
TBH, the government and media treat business and productivity as if they were some kind of ‘grand ideal’, but really we are over-productive as a species and the current issues we face globally are proof of it. If there aren’t enough people to fill the roles, it’s always spun as a ‘worker shortage’; it’s never considered that maybe there’s actually a surplus of jobs.
If the UK was a dog, it would probably be put down due to old age and ill health. So, an apt comparison!
If you could afford to retire why the fuck would you want to come back to work after a few years off ?
It’s not in the headline, but the fact that more than half of the increased inactivity is from long term sickness and pressures on the NHS is pretty shocking, even if not entirely surprising.
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“It’s concerning to see the UK government proposing to address staff shortages by getting over-50s back to work. This approach fails to recognize the systemic issues that contribute to staff shortages, including low wages, poor working conditions, and a lack of support and training for workers.
Moreover, many older workers may have already retired or chosen to leave the workforce for reasons such as caring for family members or experiencing health issues. By encouraging them to re-enter the workforce without addressing the underlying issues, the government risks exacerbating existing inequalities and stresses that older workers may face.
Instead, the government should prioritize addressing the root causes of staff shortages and improving working conditions for all workers. This could include measures such as raising the minimum wage, providing greater support for workers who are parents or caregivers, and increasing investment in training and professional development opportunities.
Ultimately, we need a more comprehensive approach that recognizes the diverse needs and circumstances of workers across different age groups and sectors. We must work towards creating a fairer and more equitable society that values the contributions of all workers, regardless of their age.”
“It’s understandable that the UK government is concerned about staff shortages in various sectors, but the proposed approach of getting over-50s back to work may not be the most effective solution. Many older workers may have already retired, and encouraging them to return to the workforce may not address the root causes of the problem.
Instead, the government should prioritize creating a more business-friendly environment, including reducing regulations that make it difficult for companies to operate and hire workers. Additionally, the government should focus on encouraging younger workers to enter the workforce by improving access to education and training programs that provide the skills necessary for today’s job market.
Ultimately, the best way to address staff shortages is by creating a robust economy that provides opportunities for workers of all ages and backgrounds. By reducing government intervention and promoting a free-market approach, the UK can create an environment that encourages innovation and growth, leading to increased job opportunities for all workers.”
This is good for young people though. Those older people leaving work are going to leave more senior roles open and younger people would be great to take their place. They might lack experience and might need training but companies should really get it into their heads that investing in young people is the way forward. If older people are leaving then let them, maybe now we can let Gen X and Millennials become the managers in work and change the work culture to suit the modern era.
Is it because the retirement age is too good and too low and good cash out from the boom years?
They’ll try anything except the obvious: raise the wages they’re offering to a point where enough people are willing to work for them.
There’s a minority of workaholics out there like my dad who retired late from engineering then almost immediately got a job as a depot manager for a delivery firm, requiring that he retire again years later.
I believe in 45+ years of work he was off sick once: when he broke his back.
>“We were gobsmacked by what we found. It turns out there are fewer earlier retired today than at the start of the pandemic. You wouldn’t believe that from ministers’ speeches and talk of getting people back off the golf course,” he said.
>The report says the number of “long-term sick” has risen by more than 350,000 since the start of the pandemic, accounting for more than half of the growth in inactivity over that period.
If you are fortunate enough to retire at 50 then why would you return to work?
Also, why should anyone aid the government with their blatant fuck ups and incompetence? Balls to Hunt, Sunak and Johnson, they dug the hole
Lmao. Clueless.
Fix the tax system and then maybe they’ll be an incentive for people to work longer or for more hours. When you have such high levels of tax what’s the point?
No one on their death bed wishes they’d worked harder. We’re people, not beasts of burden on a tax farm.
I’m 38 years old and I’ll probably never be able to retire.
For some people the social contract is broken I guess.
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Over 50’s?
The oldest millennials are around 42 and (broadly) they can look forward to another 30 years of work.
Well they were also considering refusing sick notes…… Lots of great ideas floating around
ha ha, I didn’t think there was any shortage of the types of people now out to pasture on golf courses. I guess Hunt thinks everyone plays golf.
Well anyone could have told you that; who wants to employ people who have most likely both retired *and* learned to not take shit in the workplace? & who of that group really wants to go back to work into anything less than a senior managerial role, which isn’t where the shortages are?
TBH, the government and media treat business and productivity as if they were some kind of ‘grand ideal’, but really we are over-productive as a species and the current issues we face globally are proof of it. If there aren’t enough people to fill the roles, it’s always spun as a ‘worker shortage’; it’s never considered that maybe there’s actually a surplus of jobs.
If the UK was a dog, it would probably be put down due to old age and ill health. So, an apt comparison!
If you could afford to retire why the fuck would you want to come back to work after a few years off ?
It’s not in the headline, but the fact that more than half of the increased inactivity is from long term sickness and pressures on the NHS is pretty shocking, even if not entirely surprising.
[deleted]
“It’s concerning to see the UK government proposing to address staff shortages by getting over-50s back to work. This approach fails to recognize the systemic issues that contribute to staff shortages, including low wages, poor working conditions, and a lack of support and training for workers.
Moreover, many older workers may have already retired or chosen to leave the workforce for reasons such as caring for family members or experiencing health issues. By encouraging them to re-enter the workforce without addressing the underlying issues, the government risks exacerbating existing inequalities and stresses that older workers may face.
Instead, the government should prioritize addressing the root causes of staff shortages and improving working conditions for all workers. This could include measures such as raising the minimum wage, providing greater support for workers who are parents or caregivers, and increasing investment in training and professional development opportunities.
Ultimately, we need a more comprehensive approach that recognizes the diverse needs and circumstances of workers across different age groups and sectors. We must work towards creating a fairer and more equitable society that values the contributions of all workers, regardless of their age.”
“It’s understandable that the UK government is concerned about staff shortages in various sectors, but the proposed approach of getting over-50s back to work may not be the most effective solution. Many older workers may have already retired, and encouraging them to return to the workforce may not address the root causes of the problem.
Instead, the government should prioritize creating a more business-friendly environment, including reducing regulations that make it difficult for companies to operate and hire workers. Additionally, the government should focus on encouraging younger workers to enter the workforce by improving access to education and training programs that provide the skills necessary for today’s job market.
Ultimately, the best way to address staff shortages is by creating a robust economy that provides opportunities for workers of all ages and backgrounds. By reducing government intervention and promoting a free-market approach, the UK can create an environment that encourages innovation and growth, leading to increased job opportunities for all workers.”
This is good for young people though. Those older people leaving work are going to leave more senior roles open and younger people would be great to take their place. They might lack experience and might need training but companies should really get it into their heads that investing in young people is the way forward. If older people are leaving then let them, maybe now we can let Gen X and Millennials become the managers in work and change the work culture to suit the modern era.
Is it because the retirement age is too good and too low and good cash out from the boom years?
They’ll try anything except the obvious: raise the wages they’re offering to a point where enough people are willing to work for them.
There’s a minority of workaholics out there like my dad who retired late from engineering then almost immediately got a job as a depot manager for a delivery firm, requiring that he retire again years later.
I believe in 45+ years of work he was off sick once: when he broke his back.
>“We were gobsmacked by what we found. It turns out there are fewer earlier retired today than at the start of the pandemic. You wouldn’t believe that from ministers’ speeches and talk of getting people back off the golf course,” he said.
>The report says the number of “long-term sick” has risen by more than 350,000 since the start of the pandemic, accounting for more than half of the growth in inactivity over that period.
If you are fortunate enough to retire at 50 then why would you return to work?
Also, why should anyone aid the government with their blatant fuck ups and incompetence? Balls to Hunt, Sunak and Johnson, they dug the hole
Lmao. Clueless.
Fix the tax system and then maybe they’ll be an incentive for people to work longer or for more hours. When you have such high levels of tax what’s the point?
No one on their death bed wishes they’d worked harder. We’re people, not beasts of burden on a tax farm.
I’m 38 years old and I’ll probably never be able to retire.
For some people the social contract is broken I guess.