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.
Employment support for over 50s: Rapid evidence review
This review looks at the evidence around active labour market policies aimed at tackling the challenges of worklessness amongst those aged 50 and over.
Showcasing four case studies, this report outlines the response to the recommendation to introduce a ‘mid-life MOT’ in John Cridland’s independent review of state pension age.
The older workforce is already a reality. This guide sets out five simple actions that employers can take now to improve the way they recruit, support and retain older workers.
One in five adults (20%) who retired in the last five years have admitted to finding it difficult, according to a UK-wide survey, carried out as part of a partnership with Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch (CGF).
Developed by the Centre for Ageing Better and Triage Impact (Middlesbrough) this pilot employment support project was aimed at people in their 50s and 60s.