DENTSU SOKEN INC. Conducts 'Seniors × Work' Survey

On July 2, DENTSU SOKEN INC. released the results of its "Seniors × Work" survey. This is the second installment of its "○○×Work" study series, which researches and proposes Japan's current and future work styles, following the "Women × Work" study.
Amid Japan's advancing super-aged society, the report emphasized the critical importance of creating a society where seniors can continue working after retirement, leveraging their skills and experience. It surveyed 2,600 men and women aged 60-69 who had worked in their late 50s, examining their attitudes and satisfaction toward work.

The survey results revealed that while over half of those in their 60s want to work, about 30% are not currently employed. Notably, among those in their late 60s, about half of those who want to work are not employed. On the other hand, one in four seniors in their 60s who do not want to work are actually employed.
Furthermore, while satisfaction with current working conditions is high among those currently employed, seniors generally do not have high expectations for their jobs. Approximately half expressed a sentiment of "just being satisfied to be able to work."

To build a society where seniors can remain healthy and continue working indefinitely, it is considered crucial to gain their positive motivation and acceptance. This can be achieved by creating environments that utilize seniors' experience and skills, and by establishing systems like work-sharing that suit their physical capabilities and lifestyles.

The main findings of this survey are as follows:

1.Continuing work after mandatory retirement is now the majority. Among those who experienced mandatory retirement, approximately 72% of men and 55% of women continued working.
2.Part-time work is the mainstream employment type for those in their late 60s. 33.8% of men and 67.2% of women are part-time workers.
3.30% of men and women in their 60s who wish to work are not employed. One in four people who do not want to work are actually employed.
4.70% of working men and women in their 60s are "satisfied" with their current work situation, but "just being able to work is enough" remains a persistent sentiment for half
5.Post-retirement work aligns largely with expectations. The unexpected factor is low take-home pay. Average monthly take-home pay is ¥249,000 for men in their early 60s and ¥188,000 for those in their late 60s. For women, it's ¥119,000 in their early 60s and ¥111,000 in their late 60s.
6.Even with lower pay, "working at a leisurely pace" is the ideal work style

 

Dentsu Inc. News Release http://www.dentsu.co.jp/news/release/2015/0702-004087.html