Employing Older Workers
The impact of AI on recruitment
AI can increase efficiency in the recruitment process, but there are drawbacks so a human element needs to be retained. Lucie Mitchell reports. Read More
Top Stories
Carers & Sandwich Generation
How can I get back to my career after taking time out to care?
I've had to take the last two years out of a highly pressured job in a think tank due to... read more
Employing Older Workers
Not retiring: when sex and age combine
It's International Women's Day and a good opportunity to shine the spotlight on older... read more
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Career Guides
Career Advice
CV Writing Masterclass
Your CV Guide If you want to start looking for work, you’ll need an up to date CV. But if you haven’t written one in a while, that can be a... read more
Career Advice
Cover letter writing Masterclass
Cover Letter Guide Most job applications provide the opportunity to include a cover letter – and some require one as part of the process. A... read more
Career Advice
How to get promoted at work
Getting promoted at work is a goal most people aspire to. We take a look at some tips to ensure that sought after promotion. read more
Career Advice
How to prepare for an interview
It may be a while since you last had a job interview so it's a good idea to rehearse some answers to common questions. 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
Retirement Planning
Government urged to ban pension switching incentives
Research shows people are likely to take cash incentives to switch pensions even if it means a worse pension deal in the long term. read more
Jobseekers
Self-Employment
Why experience may be your secret weapon when starting a new business
Gemma Williams has some advice for anyone considering going it alone and becoming self employed. read more
Career Advice
How do I overcome my nerves about having an interview after many years?
I worked in project management for many years until going freelance as a consultant. For the last 16 years I've been freelance, but I needed greater... read more
Self-Employment
Support for enterprising over 50s
A growing number of over 50s are accessing Start Up Loans to build their businesses. read more
Career Advice
How to find hidden jobs
CV expert Emma Alkirwi has advice on how to find the jobs that are not advertised. read more
Blogs
Employing Older Workers
Not retiring: Hidden pensioner poverty
Pensioner poverty - current and future - is much in the news and linked to economic inactivity. What are the long-term costs of not addressing it? read more
Carers & Sandwich Generation
Not retiring: Call for review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments
Many carers go over the earnings threshold for Carer's Allowance in error. Campaigners say a review of the system and greater understanding of carers'... read more
Health & Wellbeing
Not retiring: Time to reflect
Time is a hugely precious commodity and one which older people are perhaps more aware of than most and time for reflection is often undervalued, but... read more
Health & Wellbeing
Not retiring: Is the mental health crisis exaggerated?
Is the mental health crisis exaggerated or are we just not thinking broadly enough about it? read more
Why now is the time for #AgeDiversity
Multigenerational teams are good for business; they bring a breadth of experience and viewpoints. As the population ages, organisations will need to have the policies and procedures that both attract and retain older workers and ensure their organisations are age diverse.
During National Older Workers Week 2023, workingwise.co.uk and experts shared insights and the latest best practice for employers, and career advice and support for older workers.
Employers
Employing Older Workers
No rise for Hewlett Packard pensioners
Thousands of pensioners have received news from Hewlett Packard this month that their pensions will, yet again, not be rising despite the cost of... read more
Health & Wellbeing
Why being able to pay attention affects wellbeing
How can we create workplaces which prioritise attention and how do all the distractions we face in a day affect our wellbeing? A panel discussion this... read more
Health & Wellbeing
Understanding the links between menopause and autism
Lauren Chiren, founder of Women of a Certain Stage, outlines the links between autism and menopause and calls for more inclusive workplaces. read more
Flexible Working Practices
What do the new flexible working rules mean?
Jane Parry and Michalis Veliziotis from the University of Southampton outline what the implications of the new flexible working rules might mean for... read more
Case Studies
Working Life Stories
Working life story: Bella Hignett
Bella Hignett tells workingwise.co.uk about her move from PR to stylist. read more
Working Life Stories
Working life story: Andrea White
Andrea White speaks to workingwise.co.uk about her career in the performing arts and how she is running two theatre schools through the Razzamataz... read more
Working Life Stories
Working life story: Michaela Crumpton
workingwise.co.uk spoke to Michaela Crumpton, who runs two Razzamataz theatre schools in Bristol about how she got to where she is now. read more
