Flexible Working
Flexible working – a risk worth taking?
Some businesses work on the assumption that it’s only the big players who can afford to... read more
Month: December 2019
Employing Older Workers
‘Over 65s to account for half of all employment growth in next decade’
Workers aged 65 and over are likely to be responsible for at least 50 per cent of all UK... read more
Carers & Sandwich Generation
Communicating with grandchildren at Christmas
Organising Christmas presents for the grandchildren can be a job in its own right,... read more
Employing Older Workers
Fears of ageism still a factor in workplaces
Nine per cent of over 50s say they did not admit to turning 50 at work for fear colleagues... read more
Employing Older Workers
‘Working women healthier even after retirement’
Women who work consistently during their prime mid-life working years have better physical... read more
Employing Older Workers
How to tackle gendered ageism at work
The treatment of older women in the workplace is “the next #MeToo movement”, with... read more
Retirement Planning
Over 60s plan to start accessing private pensions before retirement
The average UK worker plans to begin accessing their private pensions before retiring from... read more
Employing Older Workers
‘The UK needs a strategy on positive ageing’
Why does the UK not have a national strategy on ageing that brings together different... read more
Retirement Planning
What is equity release & is it right for you?
Simon Stanney from SunLife explains what equity release is and how it works. What is... read more
Career Advice
Why older people – and policymakers – need to embrace lifelong learning
Education needs to change fundamentally to reflect our ageing society and to ensure... read more
Employing Older Workers
Survey highlights high levels of ageism in tech sector
Ageism is rife in the IT and tech sector with nearly two thirds of employees [61%] saying... read more
Employing Older Workers
A manifesto against ageism
If we want to maximise the longevity dividend we need to tackle ageism and ensure everyone... read more
Employing Older Workers
Employment rate gap between over 50’s and younger workers narrows
The gap between the employment rate of 50-64 year olds and under 50s currently in work is... read more
Carers & Sandwich Generation
Employers need to recognise the challenges of working carers
In late October more than 30 of the UK’s largest companies signed up to the Mental... read more
Employing Older Workers
How flexible working is vital for many older workers
In the modern workplace, employees are staying in their jobs longer than ever, with recent... read more
Employing Older Workers
‘Neglected opportunities of ageing could add 2% to UK GDP’
Older people are set to play an increasing role in the economy by 2040, with over 50s... read more
Career Advice
Don’t give up on your career after 50
Stuck in a rut, but afraid to move on? A new book suggests the later stages of your... read more
Employing Older Workers
Preventing ill health key in unlocking longevity dividend
Prevention of ill health needs to be a priority if countries are to unlock the potential... read more
Employing Older Workers
How should employers address generational shifts?
All organisations are facing new challenges as a result of disruptors in technology and... read more
Employing Older Workers
Are our workplaces ageist?
Are our workplaces ageist? Too often, the answer is yes. It’s nearly a decade since... read more
