The End of Retirement? Free Conference
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Changes in the world of work will transform retirement as we know it
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Do we face the end of retirement as we know it – with people potentially working more flexibly indefinitely?
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And what does this mean in the North East – with its older workforce, especially as Brexit means we can’t rely on younger migrant workers?
By 2045 nearly a quarter of the UK’s population will be aged 65 or above. In 2015, more than one in ten of that age group were still in work. In light of our changing workforce, leading North East business and public sector leaders are coming together to set out how employers can adapt.
Through discussions, networking and workshops, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts and each other on how to meet the challenges.
Targeted sessions will be on offer for sectors that will be especially affected – including construction, health and the public sector, as well as small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Attendees will hear how innovative approaches to health in the workplace, like flexible working, training and new technologies, can help businesses and individuals to adapt to new kinds of career path.
And the conference will explore how businesses and local government can work together to pool resources and improve access to work for everyone.
Most importantly, it will look at how planning for longer working lives needs to start early – it’s not just an ‘old people’s issue’ but something for all.
The “Extending Working Lives” one-day conference takes place on Wednesday 10 May from 10am at the CastleGate, Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2JQ.
Tickets are free but places are highly limited – interested individuals and organisations can sign-up to attend here or by visiting ippr.org/events
Confirmed speakers include:
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Hans Mollar – Innovation Director, North East Local Enterprise Partnership
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Dr David Levy – Regional Lead, NHS England
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Prof Sarah Harper – Director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing
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Gordon Sheret – Managing Director, Cities and Communities, Engie UK.
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Helen Dickinson – Assistant Chief Executive, Newcastle City Council
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Patrick Melia – Chief Executive, North Tyneside Council
Contact: Maeve Cohen at m.cohen@ippr.org or on 0161 694 9683.