Meeting the demographic challenge
'The option for members to reduce hours with no loss of earnings is a positive move towards worker-centred flexibility.'
USDAW, the shopworkers union
Sainsbury's strategy for meeting the challenge of the ageing population is to target older workers who are attracted by the opportunity to reduce working hours and achieve a better work-life balance but cannot manage on a part-time wage.
Sainsbury's project is called the Personal Retirement Plan:
The benefits are:
For the company - a more flexible workforce and a mixed-age workforce which, by more accurately reflecting customer profile, improves customer satisfaction, along with greater staff motivation, increased productivity and reduced business costs
For staff - shorter hours with no loss in income
The shopworkers union, USDAW , believes 'flexible working can be a valuable and attractive option for staff, meeting their changing needs.'
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