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This study aims to investigate how work-related factors affect post-retirement employment among recent retirees.

April 17, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Importance of work-related factors for post-retirement labour market participation

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APAnu PolvinenFinnish Centre for Pensions STSanna TenhunenFinnish Centre for Pensions

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Survey examines how work-related factors influence post-retirement employment among pensioners, suggesting tailored policies may enhance participation.

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This study aims to investigate how work-related factors affect post-retirement employment among recent retirees.
Analyzed data from a Finnish survey conducted in 2022 with a 68% response rate.
Included register data on 3,196 individuals aged 63 and over who retired between 2019 and 2021.
Utilized logistic regression models to explore relationships between work-related factors and post-retirement employment.
Higher job demands and lower social support were linked to decreased likelihood of working in retirement.
Higher physical workload increased chances of working in retirement, especially for financial reasons.
Shift work, part-time, and temporary positions before retirement were associated with greater likelihood of continued work.
Managers and professionals showed higher likelihoods of post-retirement employment than lower-grade non-manual workers.

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Polvinen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1cecc5cdc762e9d857d0e https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0347152

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Survey examines how work-related factors influence post-retirement employment among pensioners, suggesting tailored policies may enhance participation.

Importance of work-related factors for post-retirement labour market participation

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Importance of work-related factors for post-retirement labour market participation

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