In this short London Business School talk, Professor Andrew Scott explores how rising life expectancy is reshaping work, education, and economic opportunity. He argues that longer lives are not a burden but a longevity dividend, a chance to redesign careers, rethink financial planning, and unlock new stages of growth across the lifespan. Scott highlights how individuals, organisations, and governments can adapt to a world where living to 100 becomes normal, and why embracing multistage lives is essential for productivity, wellbeing, and economic resilience.
Why it matters for longevity at work:
Longer lives demand new models of work, learning, and career design. This talk provides a concise, accessible foundation for understanding how demographic change intersects with organisational strategy, employee wellbeing, and long‑term workforce planning.
