9 in 10 Singaporeans agree flexi jobs will keep older workers: survey

Rigid workdays can be off-putting for aging laborers.

As the retirement age constantly increases in the city-state, the need to keep willing and capable older employees in the workforce heightens.

According to Regus, inflexible working hours are a huge turn-off for the aging working population of the city-state, who often have to deal with potential health problems and care for family members.

"Flexible working gives professionals greater choice over when and where they work, thus enabling them to continue to contribute to the economy, without sacrificing their work:life balance," Regus said.

"92% of respondents see flexible working as key to keeping older workers in the economy. 96% of respondents confirm that flexible working is key to keeping those who care for a relative in employment so that they better juggle the demands of their family and their professional life," Regus added.

Regus also said flexible working could provide aging workers a smooth transition into retirement.

"Reports show that often the complete loss of professional work can leave retired workers feeling depressed and unmotivated even to the point of affecting mental health. Flexible working can help older workers delay retirement without giving up too much of their hard-earned freedom," Regus said.