Employing Older Workers
Number of 50PLUS Champions more than doubles
The Government has announced that the number of 50PLUS Champions who work with Jobcentres has risen from 37 to 77 in a year. read more
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Health & Wellbeing
One in three miss work due to NHS waiting lists, says survey
A poll by the Lib Dems shows the impact NHS waiting lists are having on the economy. read more
Returning to work
Government announces measures to get the sick back to work
The Government has announced more information about its plans to get the sick back to work as well as a stricter sanctions regime to get the long-term... read more
Retirement Planning
‘Early retirement increasingly the preserve of the rich’
A new report shows the squeezed middle are more likely to stay on in work until state retirement age with larger numbers of wealthier people retiring... read more
Retirement
Retirement Planning
‘Early retirement increasingly the preserve of the rich’
A new report shows the squeezed middle are more likely to stay on in work until state retirement age with larger numbers of wealthier people retiring... read more
Retirement Planning
Report highlights ethnic minority pension savings gap
Employers need to take more action to bridge the ethnicity pensions savings gap as new research from Legal & General shows people from minority... read more
Retirement Planning
Significant numbers relying on state pension alone in retirement – especially women
Twenty per cent of men and 33% of women are relying on the state pension alone in retirement, despite it being insufficient for a moderate retirement,... read more
Retirement Planning
Poverty warning for State Pension Age increase
Analysis by the Health Foundation finds raising the pension age amid high levels of economic inactivity due to ill health will worsen poverty in old... read more
Flexible working news
Flexible Working
Number of over 50s working part time reaches record high
Number of over 50s working part time increases after a fall during Covid. read more
Flexible Working
Government announces consultation on fit-to-work tests
The Government is consulting on plans to get more people with long-term health conditions and disabilities back to work through changes to fit-to-work... read more
Flexible Working
Why flexible working is a top priority for many older jobseekers
Flexible working is the top priority for many jobseekers who are over 50, according to a new poll. read more
Flexible Working
workingwise.co.uk launches 2023 survey
workingwise.co.uk has launched its annual survey with a focus on the impact of the cost of living crisis as well as ongoing issues relating to... read more
