Stories

The Oddfellows friendly society – motto ‘making friends, helping people’ – established a Diversity Working Group in 2021 to demonstrate its commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Kingsway Care was established during the pandemic as a care provider that would hold itself to high standards of professionalism. Being age-friendly in relation to its workforce is a core element of that commitment.

This week marks National Older Workers week – an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the value that experienced workers bring to a business.

Christine and Margaret have lived in an intergenerational homeshare for over a year.

Surveys show that three in five menopausal women are negatively affected at work and that nearly one million women in the UK left their jobs because of menopausal symptoms.

Lara has had a 30-year career in the police before exploring other employment options.

Harry has had a long career as a teacher and academic, and continues to work setting up his own publishing house.

Imperial London Hotels is a family-run business that’s been going for 200 years. The pandemic made them rethink hospitality in favour of older workers.