Baby boomers are increasingly working for longer—causing a ripple effect on the supply of jobs available for up and coming workers. Some, like LVMH’s Bernard Arnault, are hoarding their roles for as long as possible. Others are “unretiring” after briefly kicking up their feet and deciding it’s not for them. New research suggests working from home could be to blame for the trend.
The not-for-profit firm Smart Energy GB recently surveyed 2,000 Brits and found that nearly 70% of over-60s are currently working in hybrid roles. The rest have managed to retain the pandemic habit of working from home every day.
