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Later career success | Over 60s are thriving in the world of work, and don't want to quit

Over 60s are thriving in the world of work, and don't want to quit
Over 60s are thriving in the world of work, and don't want to quit

A growing number of workers in their 60s and beyond are shunning traditional retirement and opting to remain in the workforce.

According to data from the Centre for Aging Better’s latest research, around one in nine individuals in this age bracket are continuing to work past their 65th birthday, compared with one in 20 in 2000, according to a study.

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