Employing Older Workers
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Employers
The workforce in the UK is changing. Understanding the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population is vital if we want to create productive, innovative and inclusive multi-generational teams as we all lead longer working lives. Make sure you are an age-friendly employer, and learn how we all benefit from inclusive, multi-generational teams.
Latest features
Carers & Sandwich Generation
The in-betweeners
Dom Mellonie was recently made redundant from his job as Chief People Officer. He talks to workingwise.co.uk about being an 'in-betweener' and finding... read more
Health & Wellbeing
Celebrating much more to come
A new book by Eleanor Mills celebrates the power of reinvention in later life. read more
Case Studies
Employing Older Workers
Best for returners
Older workers who take a career break for any reason can find their way back in through returner initiatives, like the award-winning programme run by... read more
Health & Wellbeing
Best for mental health: 4PS
4PS won this year's WM People Top Employer Award for Best for Mental Health. Here we outline their winning policies and practice. read more
Employing Older Workers
Building a more age diverse workforce
Aviva was highly recommended in this year's WM People Top Employer Awards in the Best for Older Workers category. Here they talk about what they do to... read more
News
Carers & Sandwich Generation
‘Two million unpaid carers living in poverty’
Carers UK demands more support for carers, including work-related support, as its report shows two million unpaid carers are living in poverty. read more
Flexible Working Practices
Older workers less likely to be asked about flex working
A new survey by Phoenix Insights shows that employers still seem reluctant to open up flexible working discussions with workers, particularly those... read more
Health & Wellbeing
‘Older employees less likely to talk about financial wellbeing’
A new study by Aviva shows that 73% of employees feel more anxious about their finances due to the cost of living crisis, compared to only 56% of... read more
Carers & Sandwich Generation
Pension Credit drive launched
The DWP has launched a campaign to get more people to sign up for Pension Credit to ensure they get the winter fuel payment. read more
eBooks & White Papers
Employing Older Workers
WM People launches report on gendered ageism
A new e-book from WM People highlights the cumulative effect of gender bias over a working woman's lifetime that result in the gender pension gap. read more
Employing Older Workers
Free e-book on best practice for older workers published
workingwise.co.uk has published a free e-book on the discussions of its inaugural National Older Workers Week which includes expert advice, best... read more
Health & Wellbeing
WM People launches menopause toolkit
WM People has launched a new toolkit to help employers supporting women through the menopause. read more