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Older Adults’ Reemployment: A Call for Flexible Retirement System in China

Authors
Yikun Feng1, *
1School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
*Corresponding author. Email: fengyikun@student.usm.my
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Yikun Feng
Available Online 27 May 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-257-6_42How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Flexible Retirement System; Older Adults; Population Aging; Reemployment
Abstract

This paper aims to provide an effective solution to address China’s escalating population and labor force aging. Following an analysis of the background of the employment rate among older adults in China, this paper employs a qualitative research method using semi-structured interviews to understand the reemployment intentions of 30 older adults who have chosen reemployment. The findings indicate that most older adults seeking reemployment are delighted with their post-retirement lives. This paper demonstrates that older workers can contribute to societal productivity as a valuable human resource. Promoting reemployment among older adults plays a positive role in achieving active aging, alleviating the social burden of older people’s care, ensuring a sustainable labor supply, and promoting sustainable development. This paper underscores the significant importance of gradually implementing a flexible retirement system in China.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Applied Economics, Management Science and Social Development (AEMSS 2024)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
27 May 2024
ISBN
978-2-38476-257-6
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-257-6_42How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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