Older workers are more flexible and fulfilled, according to a survey from people assessment firm Talent Q.

The research of working styles shows that mature workers are generally more willing to take on new tasks and accept more varied roles than their younger colleagues and are happier to work on their own as well as being more likely to volunteer to take a leading role, without much guidance.  

The research also shows that workers in their 50s and 60s are also much less achievement-orientated than their younger colleagues, indicating that they have either fulfilled their ambitions, realised their limitations or are happy with their lot in life.

Steve O’Dell, chief executive of Talent Q, says:  “Our study defies the common stereotype of older workers who are unwilling to accommodate change and may therefore be unresponsive to new challenges presented in the workplace.”