Part-time work is essential in later life
Sunday Post article calling for more part-time work for older people instead of retiring completely all of a sudden. Raising the state pension age without reforming the labour market may not work.
Making the most of an ageing workforce
Comment piece published in the Guardian, outlining the urgent need to get rid of ageism in the workplace and help employers and workers to appreciate the value of working part-time in later life.
Radio 4 Today programme interview
Ros was interviewed on Radio 4 Today programme and argued that we must end ageist attitudes in the workplace.
Longer working lives are inevitable
Ros on ITV lunchtime news explaining that older workers should cut down gradually but have to work longer.
Retirement age concept is damaging and out of date
Taylor Vintner’s Solicitors quote Ros saying that forcing people to retire is bad for the economy.
The future for workplace pensions after 2012
Keynote presentation at University of East Anglia’s forum on Workplace Pension Reform.
Ros Shows Politicians The Way
Leader in Money Marketing Retirement Strategy Magazine, where Paul MacMillan supports Ros’ calls for pension reform.
Harriet Harman is right – longer working lives are inevitable
Press Release offering support to Harriet Harman for her comments about the benefits of longer working lives, but pointing out that policy needs to be changed to support this.
The Times – Spend the 'bonus' years on work and play
Feature article published in the Times explaining that, as people live longer, saving enough money to support themselves in full retirement is no longer a realistic option – part time work in later life will be needed but this is good for people and offers them ‘bonus years’. Click here to read the article on the Times website.
Guardian Commentisfree – This Pension Plan is too Conservative
Rcomment where Ros discusses the latest Conservative Party proposals to accelerate the increase in state pension age, pointing out that other changes to our pension system are required before any such moves can be contemplated. Click here to link to the Guardian web page.