Spain cannot afford to “abandon” the talent that senior workers bring to the labor market.
This was highlighted by five experts during the dialogue on “Agenda for the Silver Economy for the Welfare of the Elderly” held at Serbimedia News Agency with the support of onLygal and MDS Silver, in which: further incentives were sought to provide these services. The possibility of extending the employee’s years of service after reaching retirement age.
Specifically, Luis Cuervo, general director of onLygal, participated. Juan Carlos Alcaide, Director of MDS Silver. Cristina Paras, director of the Mutual Owners Foundation; Ana Fernández, former general director of Imcelso Cesar Anton and president of the Spanish Entrepreneurship Observatory.
“What we as a country cannot afford is to abandon the talents of our older people,” Ana Fernández warned in her speech, adding that “some kind of incentive or facilitation to help them continue would help.” I was convinced.
In this sense, he emphasized that self-employed people over the age of 65 also have “certain deductions and also receive certain exemptions from social security,” adding that “tax subsidies and incentives would definitely help.” He emphasized that he recognizes that “it will become a reality.” ” “But I believe we need more than tax support,” the entrepreneurship expert added.
give decision-making ability
Along similar lines, when asked about the agreement reached between the government, employers and unions to delay retirement, Luis Cuervo said “decision making” for senior employees to continue working if they wish. “Anything about empowerment,” “ultimately, is positive” and “in some cases avoiding loneliness.”
In this regard, he defended “a certain proportion of older people” who have “a great deal of energy and a strong desire to continue their professional activities”. “Just because you reach retirement age doesn’t mean you have to stop contributing that little bit,” he insists, adding that “everything that has to do with empowering people” seems “great” to him. , insisted, “That’s great.” It’s not a solution, but it’s a step.
Juan Carlos Alcaide argued that “all studies show” that the fact that more older people are working “creates economic conditions that are conducive to job creation for young people.”
At this point, he was “absolutely in favor” of “taking full advantage” of people’s “will” and “desire” to “contribute to the economy and stay involved in society” after retirement. Ta.
“Joy and Surrender”
He said, “Deep down, there is joy in retiring, but there is also a sense of resignation,” and added, “Anyone who wants to work and is engaged in a professional activity that makes it possible But it can be done,” he insisted.
In this context, César Anton agreed that “what is important” is that a person “has the possibility of choice” and is “free to make that decision.”
Finally, Cristina Paras also appreciated this “possibility of choice” and called for the provision of “maximum facilities” so that the elderly “can live out their retirement years with quality of life and well-being.” . “It is a legitimate aspiration and one that everyone should choose,” he concluded.
