1. Is the age of 60 still in the reserve stage?
Define the reserves.
Reserve service usually refers to citizens who have not yet served active duty under the national conscription system. In our country, reservists mainly consist of retired military personnel and eligible male citizens. However, does the age of 60 as a career boundary still apply to the labor market in modern society?
Career extension phenomenon.
With the improvement of living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, the average life expectancy of people is increasing. According to the World Health Organization, the global average life expectancy in 2019 was 734 years old. In China, the average life expectancy in 2019 has reached 773 years old. This means that there is a tendency for people's careers to lengthen.
The value of the aging workforce.
In the context of an aging population, the number of people who still have high labor value at the age of 60 is becoming larger. This group of people has rich work experience and skills, and has a non-negligible role in social and economic development. Therefore, defining the age of 60 as the reserve stage does not correspond to reality.
2. Employment status and challenges of 60-year-olds.
Employment status. According to the data of China's fourth national census, the proportion of China's population aged 60 and above in 2010 was 1326%, of which about 4634% are still employed. With the increase in the elderly population, the proportion of 60-year-olds employed is on the rise.
Employment challenges. Despite having a lot of work experience, 60-year-olds still face a certain degree of discrimination in the job market. Businesses are generally concerned about the health and fitness of the aging workforce, which can impact their employment opportunities. In addition, 60-year-olds face greater challenges in updating their skills and adapting to a new environment.
3. Policy recommendations.
Delay the retirement age.
In order to cope with the pressure brought about by the aging of the population, China should gradually promote the postponement of the retirement age. Delaying the retirement age will help make full use of the elderly labor resources and improve social and economic benefits.
Strengthen vocational training.
* Enterprises should increase vocational training for 60-year-olds to help them update their skills and improve their competitiveness in reemployment.
Break down employment discrimination.
Companies should abandon the stereotype of an aging workforce and provide fair employment opportunities for 60-year-olds based on ability and performance.
Improve the social security system.
* The social security system should be further improved to ensure that people aged 60 can enjoy a stable livelihood after retirement.
Conclusion: Is 60 still a reserve?Judging from the current social development trend and the value of the aging labor force, it is not realistic to define the age of 60 as the reserve stage. In the process of coping with the aging population, we should re-examine the age boundaries of our careers, give full play to the potential of the aging workforce, and promote sustainable social and economic development.