Demands are mounting for a rise in the state retirement age, against the background of concern over spiralling costs.
Many managers believe the age should be raised further to reflect improving life expectancy.
A poll of executives conducted by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) found about half those aged 55 or over agreed a rise was necessary. Among younger managers, 33 per cent supported reform.
But some 51 per cent warned of the physical strain of certain jobs. Mental health was also an issue.
Close to the edge: Demands are mounting for a rise in the state retirement age, against the background of concern over spiralling costs
CMI boss Ann Francke said: ‘Getting this right is essential to unlocking productivity and future-proofing our economy. A country that asks citizens to work longer must be a country that values their experience and supports them.’
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has begun a review of the state pension age, which is currently 66 but will rise to 67.
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Raise retirement age to match life expectancy, say managers