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.
What Disabled older workers want to see from employers
New research from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals Disabled older workers are more likely to feel their workplace is not inclusive, experience negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions and have lower levels of job satisfaction than non-disabled people of the same age.
The double prejudice facing Disabled older workers
The Centre for Ageing Better launches new report calling for new policy and practice to improve support for Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in their 50s and 60s to find and stay in work.
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.