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Many people want or need to continue working as they get older but can face barriers in doing so.

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Imperial London Hotels: Changing mindsets

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.

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To understand the labour market for older workers, you need to stand back and see the wood from the trees

The latest monthly labour market stats suggest that older worker employment might be the least of the government’s worries.

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Case Study: Age-friendliness in the Blood

Sharon Betts, Director of Corporate Services at the Isle of Wight Council, talks to us about just some of the initiatives and good practice at the Council, that supports their commitment to being an Age-friendly Employer.

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Ray of hope for older workers in gloomy labour market stats

Latest official data shows rising unemployment and record-high long-term sickness but also more encouraging signs for the employment prospects of older workers.

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Ageing Better responds to suggestion over 50s should look for jobs in the ‘gig economy’

The Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride recently suggested that older workers consider work in the ‘gig economy’, such as being a Deliveroo driver.

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Local authorities lead the way in creating a more inclusive workforce

Recent analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals older workers are a significant part of the local government workforce.

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New Private Members’ Bills are a step forward for older workers’ rights

The recently passed Flexible Working Act and Carer’s Leave Act are both a real win for employees, especially those with caring responsibilities or health conditions.

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The UK is playing catch-up in harnessing the power of older workers

A new report shows that the UK is lagging behind many countries when it comes to inclusion of older workers into the labour market.

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