Retirement Planning
‘The retirement class of 2021 could fall short’
A new report from Standard Life Aberdeen suggests many people who plan to retire this year may run out of money at some point. read more
Events
WM People, who publish workingwise.co.uk run a range of events for both candidates and employers, to share best practice in flexible working and educate jobseekers on flexible working options, career advice and returner programmes.
Top Employer Awards
WM People Top Employer Awards celebrate best practice in smart working and advancing women in the workplace.
Round Table Series
The WM People Round Table Series brings together diversity & recruitment experts across different sectors to debate issues relating to diversity and flexible working.
Jobseeker Webinars
A range of learning and development webinars on subjects ranging from career advice to returner programmes – all from the comfort of your own home via smartphone, tablet or PC.
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Employing Older Workers
Where are the remote jobs?
Which of the fastest growing sectors are most open to remote working? A new study looks at the evidence. read more
Career Advice
How to overcome rejection
Coach Martin Garrity has some advice if you've been rejected in your job search and are finding it hard to summon the enthusiasm to try again. read more
Employing Older Workers
How to recruit and manage neurodivergent teams
A new white paper from WM People explores best practice in recruiting for and managing neurodivergent teams. read more
Employment Rights
Call for Older People’s Commissioner for Scotland
Age Scotland has issued an election manifesto, calling for an Older People’s Commissioner for Scotland. read more
Carers & Sandwich Generation
‘Consider informal care impact of raising retirement’
A new study says policymakers should ensure they consider the bigger picture of decisions to raise the retirement age, including the impact on the... read more
Employing Older Workers
How to bring staff back from furlough
Employers preparing for the easing of lockdown and the potential return of furloughed workers should ensure employee engagement and clear... read more
Career Advice
How to manage brain fog
Neuroscientist and psychologist Dr Lynda Shaw has some advice for those suffering from brain fog and explains how it relates to memory and what we can... read more
Career Advice
How can I rebuild my confidence amid work rejections?
I have been working in the same industry - retail - for 22 years and was made redundant 10 months ago. I've been looking for other roles while looking... read more
Employing Older Workers
Warning of stalling economic growth as baby boom generation retire
Research suggests a growing skills shortage due to the baby boom generation retiring and falling immigration at a time of rising debt. read more
Retirement Planning
Preparing for the emotional upheaval of retirement
Retirement is one of the top three emotional upheavals in people's lives and needs to be planned for, according to a new survey, which finds many... read more
Employing Older Workers
Redesigning jobs for better well being
A discussion at this week's Cambridge Festival highlighted health risks at work and how the pandemic has escalated many of them. read more
