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.
Our current world of work is failing older workers ahead of retirement
New research has revealed that many 65-year-olds lost out financially when the state pension age rose to 66 – including older workers still in employment.
How did increasing the state pension age from 65 to 66 affect household incomes?
This report, funded by Ageing Better, examines the impact of increasing the state pension age from 65 to 66 on household incomes, poverty and public finances.
This set of downloadable evidence cards summarises employers’ attitudes towards older workers, including their thoughts on being an age-friendly employer.
Will economic inactivity be another unwelcome side-effect of the pandemic?
The number of economically inactive people aged 50-64 has risen by over a quarter of a million since the pandemic began. We need a change of approach to correct this concerning trend.