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Ageing Better launches Age-Friendly Employer Pledge as scale of ageism in the workplace revealed

We've launched a new pledge for businesses and organisations who want to address urgent labour shortages and maximise the potential of older workers.

Difficult years ahead for all warns latest intergenerational audit 

The cost-of-living crisis is not only going to affect older people now, but future generations too. These are the actions that need taking.

Why now is not the time for employers to turn their back on flexible working

Falling opportunities for remote working threatens workforce productivity and inclusivity, and it could be a costly mistake for us all.

Ageing Better responds to Autumn Statement 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his Autumn Statement, detailing the restoration of the triple lock and the extension of the energy price guarantee.

No end to loss of older workers from labour market without greater targeted action

The latest ONS data shows that over 306,000 more workers aged 50-64 years old are now economically inactive than before the first outbreak of COVID-19. 

Whatever the reasons driving older workers from the labour market; the solutions are at hand

A new study suggests that retirement and not ill-health is driving the loss of older workers from the labour market.

Calls for first ever Ageing Workforce Strategy to tackle ‘Early Exiters’ from the workforce

New report from Ageing Better, Demos and The Physiological Society explores the exodus of older workers leaving work early due to health conditions. It calls for a cross-government approach in response.

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Snowflakes or tough as nails?

Universities have recently found themselves in the headlines simply for asking staff to refrain from referring to older people in ageist terms.

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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.