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.
We support the goal of a million more older people in work
Government Business Champion for Older Workers, Andy Briggs, announces a new target to get 1M more people aged 50 and over in work over the next 5 years.
Fulfilling work: What do older workers value about work and why?
This evidence briefing identifies the characteristics of work that are important to people aged 50 and over, and explores actions employers can take to attract and retain them.
Our response to the Government’s Fuller Working Lives strategy
There are around 3.5 million people not in work between 50 and the state pension Age, and around a million of those stopped work before they were ready.
Supporting a new approach to helping people aged 50 and over back into work
Key ideas and insights of practitioners who attended our workshop on employment are detailed, including possible interventions for individual personas.
Briefing in response to the Independent Review of State Pension Age Interim Report
In response to the Interim Report, we welcome the analysis set out and are pleased it reflects many of the issues we set out in our briefing to the Review.
