Work is important financially and is also a major source of social connections. Good quality, fulfilling work is important financially, gives people a sense of purpose and is a major source of social connections.
Tourism, hospitality, leisure and retail can often be perceived as employment sectors that appeal predominately to younger people, but they can offer attractive work and career options for older workers too
The significant gap in the government's 2025 Industrial Strategy
The government has published its Industrial Strategy with a 10-year vision to increase business investment and grow the industries of the future in the UK, writes our Deputy Director for Work, Elaine Smith.
How flexible retirement can be a win-win for employers and employees
This case study explores how Calderdale Council has been using a flexible retirement policy to give older employees more options as they approach the end of their career, while helping retain valuable experience and support career progression for younger workers.
How trade unions can support 50+ workers facing the threat of redundancy
Ageing Better have partnered with the TUC to develop a guide for union reps highlighting the differing levels of support that people aged over 50 may need while experiencing restructuring and redundancy.
Our in-house evaluation of the Steps to Your Goal employment support pilot. The pilot, developed by Centre for Ageing Better following an extensive co-design process and delivered by Triage and HealthFind, supported people over 50 in Middlesbrough looking to find work.