Survey to gauge retirement intentions

By Brenda Seymour

As part of preparing for the impact of the ageing workforce, the NSW Public Employment Office is conducting a sector wide survey of retirement intentions.

The results will be used to inform workforce planning strategies in the public sector, particularly those related to the retention of older workers to meet current and projected labour and skill shortages. This includes getting more precise data on the effects of superannuation and flexible working arrangements on the retirement and resignation decisions of employees.

The survey targets employees over 45 and will be conducted over June and July.

The survey will be distributed in paper and electronic form via a secure website. Federation understands a sample of teachers will be randomly selected to participate in the survey. It should take only 15 minutes or so to complete. This is a great opportunity for members to have a direct input on issues that affect their working lives. The more people who respond, the more representative it will be. Federation encourages you to participate. Unions NSW and the Federation have contributed to the development of the survey instrument.

Brenda Seymour is the Assistant General Secretary (Research and Industrial).

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