Over 50s make up around a third of the workforce and are becoming a vital part of the economy. There is now a bigger focus on how to address workplace ageism, attract and retain older workers and encourage as many back to the workforce as possible - and workingwise.co.uk is keen to highlight how best to achieve this.
From positive ageing training to every job being advertised as open to job share, employers at National Older Workers Week spoke of how they valued... read more
workingwise.co.uk presented its annual survey results yesterday at a session with analysis from experts Kim Chaplain and Patrick Thomson. read more
workingwise.co.uk runs an in-depth annual survey. The results show high levels of perceived ageism in the workplace, but also a huge appetite for... read more
Workingwise.co.uk looks at best practice in supporting women with severe symptoms of the... read more
Workingwise.co.uk outlines the implications of the Equality Act 2010. read more
Chip Conley has written a book about multi-generational teams. We ask him why. read more
Celia Jones talks to workingwise.co.uk about her problems getting back to a role in the NHS after several years out as a childminder. read more
workingwise.co.uk talks to Neil Jolly about how flexible working means he doesn't need to take early retirement. read more
workingwise.co.uk spoke to June Smith about why caring responsibilities and health issues mean flexible working is a lifeline for her. read more
Mary Bright, Head of Social Affairs and Age Special Advisor at Phoenix Group, talks to workingwise.co.uk about why supporting carers matters. read more
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
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
WM People has launched a new toolkit to help employers supporting women through the menopause. read more
