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Among the respondents to the 2002 National Study of the Changing Workforce, over 90% had access to health insurance -- paid in part or full by their employers, approximately 80% had employers that contribute to their pension or retirement plans, and 15-19% had access to a high level of flexible work options. (fig 7, p. 5)


Johnson, J. K. M., Pitt-Catsouphes, M., Besen, E., Smyer, M., & Matz-Costa, C. (2008). Quality of employment and life-satisfaction: A relationship that matters for older workers (Issue Brief No. 13). Chestnut Hill, MA: Boston College Center on Aging & Work/Workplace Flexibility. Retrieved from http://agingandwork.bc.edu/documents/IB13_LifeSatisfaction.pdf

Drawing on data from various sources, this issue brief offers insights about how employment experiences affect the life satisfaction of older workers.

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