Employing Older Workers
Patricia Taylor joins WM People as chair
We spoke to our new chair Patricia Taylor about recruitment trends and what AI means for the jobs market. read more
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
Why you may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance
Carer's Allowance is underclaimed. We outline what it is and what other support may be available to you if you are a carer. read more
Employing Older Workers
The role of the media in safeguarding against ageism
A meeting of the Women and Equalities Committee last week addressed ageism in the media and what is being done to counter it. read more
Case Studies
Employing Older Workers
workingwise.co.uk survey case studies: ‘Don’t ignore my experience’
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
Employing Older Workers
The links between physical and mental health
workingwise.co.uk spoke to one respondent to our annual survey who has had to leave work due to ill health and wants to get back at some point if she... read more
Flexible Working Practices
‘Flexible working will help me stay in work longer’
workingwise.co.uk talks to Neil Jolly about how flexible working means he doesn't need to take early retirement. read more
News
Health & Wellbeing
PM announces review of fit note system
The Prime Minister has announced a review of the fit note system, claiming it should be more based on keeping people in work when they are unwell. read more
Employing Older Workers
Report calls for urgent action on health
A new report from the Health Foundation warns that health inequalities could have major implications for the UK workforce in the future. read more
Health & Wellbeing
Universal Credit ‘not meeting today’s labour force problems’
A new report on Universal Credit by the Resolution Foundation says the benefit is not meeting the challenges of today's labour market. read more
Employing Older Workers
Record numbers of over 50s in work
Record numbers of over 50s are now in work, but that isn't a cause for complacency, according to new analysis. 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
