Table 5 Working status at follow-up per reason not to take (full) early retirement as reported at baseline
From: Challenges at work and financial rewards to stimulate longer workforce participation
Themes | Motivating factors |
|---|---|
Challenges at work | - Work climate is important - Being needed, feel oneself useful - Commitment to work and company - Work should be challenging and give satisfaction - Deliver a quality product |
Social contacts | - Social contacts - Socially active |
Reward and appreciation | - Financial compensation or reward at the sort term - Appreciation for the work done (by giving compliments) |
Health | - Prevention of work strain (physically and mentally) - Healthy lifestyle - Optimal balance between work load and capacity |
Competencies and skills | - Moving possibilities within company (horizontal and vertical) - Variation in tasks - Career support - Education and training - Coaching role for older worker - Retraining, occupational resettlement |