TAIPEI (TVBS News) — As Taiwan is poised to become a super-aged society by 2025, many seniors on the brink of retirement are looking for ways to stay in the workforce.
Wu Chun-lai, an executive consultant at the Strong Generation Association pointed out that "their physical conditions are good, they're energetic and willing to work, and they have a lot of passion for their job." He added: "They are at the top of their game at this time."
With the current life expectancy at 80-87 years in Taiwan, the Ministry of Labor rolled out the "Middle-aged and Elderly Employment Promotion Act" in 2020. However, tallies show that most businesses benefiting from the act are in the service industry, including security companies.
"Perhaps there can be a cap on the number of subsidies each company can receive," suggested National Taiwan University assistant professor Hsin Ping-lung"We can lower the threshold appropriately so that it would be easier for them to apply and increase their willingness to keep their employees."
