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.
Employers urged to talk to staff about retirement plans as changes to state pension take effect
As working lives and retirement patterns change, employers need to talk more openly with their staff about retirement to help them prepare for this major life transition.
The experience of the transition to retirement: Rapid evidence review
Retirement from work is a major life transition. For many, retirement from paid employment is something to look forward to. But for others, retirement can pose many challenges and they find it difficult to adjust to their new role and circumstances.
Thinking ahead: Exploring support provided by employers to help staff plan for their future
An exploration of what large employers are doing to support employees in their mid-life through to retirement, the delivery of interventions and the business context that led to interventions.
Support offered by employers to help staff plan for their future is too narrowly focused
A new report published by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch) and the Centre for Ageing Better explores what employers are doing to support their employees in mid-life to retirement.
Industry heavyweights lead development of 'mid-life MOT'
New report details pilots by Aviva, Legal & General, Mercer and the Pensions Advisory Service to help workers in mid-life make realistic choices about their career development, health and finances.
The Centre for Ageing Better's report calls for employers to be more age-friendly and inclusive of those over 50, including doing more to tackle age discrimination in the workplace.