Posted by Alumni from WEF
April 29, 2022
The UK economy has a problem with its over 50s: following the COVID pandemic, they have been leaving the labour force en masse, causing headaches for businesses and the government. Roughly 300,000 more workers aged between 50 and 65 are now 'economically inactive' than before the pandemic, leading a tabloid paper to dub the problem the 'silver exodus'. Being economically inactive means that these older workers are neither employed nor looking for a job. Of course, it could simply be that workers saved more during the pandemic and can now afford to retire in comfort earlier than planned. But if older workers have been put off work due to health risks or lack of opportunities, it would mean the economy is being deprived of potentially productive workers ' which could cost the state in various ways. So what's going on' Keeping workers well. It is the united aim of a global community influencing how companies will keep employees safe. What is the role of COVID-19 testing' What is the... learn more
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