Flexible Working
Part time jobs for older workers
The number of older people in part time employment is on the rise, and there are many... read more
Month: February 2020
Employing Older Workers
Pilot programme aims to help over 50’s back to work
Older jobseekers in the Greater Manchester area will be the first to trial targeted new... read more
Employing Older Workers
Employing older workers: How to ensure age-friendly recruitment
With people living longer and the workforce getting older, it’s vital that employers... read more
Employing Older Workers
Why older workers matter
The working population is rising while many sectors are struggling with skills shortages. ... read more
Returning to work
Back to work in PR, marketing and comms
Have you taken a career break and is your background in PR, communications and marketing? ... read more
Flexible Working
Reducing your working hours
It’s fairly common in our careers to want to change our working hours at some point. You... read more
Career Advice
How to make changes that stick
Judith Wardell is the founder of The Time of Your Life, a coaching company which is aimed... read more
Employing Older Workers
Doing an apprenticeship over 50
Many people think they are too old too retrain when they pass their 50s. Helen Gowing... read more
Career Advice
Avoiding age discrimination part 2
Our recent article regarding avoiding age discrimination on your CV brought many follow-up... read more
Employing Older Workers
‘Workers develop long-term illnesses significantly younger than thought’
Significantly more money needs to be invested in health prevention, says a new report... read more
Employing Older Workers
Report highlights age barrier to work goals
Age is a significant barrier to career progression and businesses need to hire at both... read more
Career Advice
Switching to teaching
Emma Mahony was sitting listening to the radio one day three years ago when she heard the... read more
Employing Older Workers
The gig economy and the older worker
Is your image of gig workers all young people doing Uber or Deliveroo? Think again. A... read more
Employing Older Workers
‘Workplaces need to improve their hearing access’
The most common changes we all face as we grow older is in our eyesight and hearing, yet... read more
Retirement Planning
‘Retirement planning needs to be introduced much earlier’
Employers need to think more deeply about how they can help employees bridge the period... read more
Flexible Working
A supportive employer
Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland not only offers a day one right to flexible... read more
Flexible Working
How to find a part time job
Whatever your motivations for seeking part time work, you’ll have a key set of job... read more
Employment Rights
Helping those on long-term sick leave back to work
It can be difficult for employers to respond to situations when an employee is on... read more
Self-Employment
Big increase in insolvencies among older women
The number of insolvencies amongst women aged 65 and over increased by 88% compared to 29%... read more
