Employing Older Workers
Why acting our age matters
When Nicky Clark turned 50 and her caring responsibilities eased considerably, she decided... read more
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Career Advice
Over 60 and job-seeking? Four strategies to help you remain competitive
After recent research revealed that mature employees are more likely to struggle in the... read more
Employing Older Workers
Exploring unconscious biases in the workplace
For millions of years unconscious biases have protected humans from life-threatening... read more
Employing Older Workers
How can employers handle anxiety over the lifting of Covid restrictions?
Older workers, particularly those with underlying health issues, may be anxious about the... read more
Employing Older Workers
How has Covid impacted ableism and ageism?
Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, older and disabled people have often been... read more
Career Advice
How to move past rejection
“I've been looking for nearly two years. It's rejection after rejection. If you can't... read more
Flexible Working
Why it’s time for employers to take action on age
Recognising and addressing the issues facing older workers makes business sense as the... read more
Self-Employment
Judy Piatkus: a woman ahead of her time
Judy Piatkus did not come from a monied background. Although having won a scholarship to a... read more
Career Advice
How to find a job with purpose
With a third of millennials alone planning to quit their jobs post pandemic, according to... read more
Employing Older Workers
How has Covid affected workers with long-term health conditions?
Covid affect on workers with long-term health conditions
Sarah Peterson left her last ‘proper’ job in 2018. Sarah, a bookkeeper, was initially... read more
Employment Rights
The compulsory vaccine debate
The recent announcement by the Government that Covid vaccinations are set to become... read more
Carers & Sandwich Generation
How can today’s pension savers prepare for tomorrow?
People will need more flexible types of saving and possibly early access to savings to... read more
Career Advice
Transitioning to teaching in STEM
If you have ever considered switching careers later in life, and have wondered about... read more
Employing Older Workers
Why community engagement on ageism matters
Leeds has been spearheading a range of community engagement work aimed at overturning... read more
Employing Older Workers
Mental health during Covid: emerging best practice
Whether it is anxiety about catching Covid, exhaustion when it comes to balancing caring... read more
Employing Older Workers
How should HR best manage employee leave policies?
As Covid restrictions ease, employees are starting to return to the workplace, but many... read more
Employing Older Workers
WM People launches 2022 best practice awards
WM People is launching the 12th Top Employer Awards to celebrate best practice in flexible... read more
Employment Rights
How to make an age discrimination claim
With the number of older workers being made redundant rising sharply at the end of 2020... read more
Self-Employment
How to get started as an independent creative
Economic downturns can be an opportunity for independent consultants as much as they can... read more
Career Advice
Embracing the not so linear career path
The reality of a career is nearly always different from the plan. ➡️ Progression is... read more
Employing Older Workers
What’s on offer to help unemployed over 50’s?
It probably gets a bit tiresome to be told again and again that the over 50's are more... read more
