More women over 65 choosing to stay in the workforce

The average retirement age for women has increased from 60 to nearly 65, according to the Department for Work & Pensions, as reported by dailymail.com.

This shift is partly due to rises in the state pension age, which is currently 66 and expected to reach 67 by 2028.

While many stay employed out of financial necessity, a record one in ten women over 65 now choose to keep working.

This group differs from some 50-something women facing challenges in the job market due to AI screening and perceptions of being overqualified or expensive.

Women in their late 60s who grew up during the 1980s workplace culture are adapting to new technologies and seeking to continue their careers rather than retire.

The trend reflects a broader change in attitudes toward retirement and work among older women, who want to maintain professional engagement and personal fulfillment.