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The over 50s need more support to plan for their financial future

Recent research by the IFS found that 5% of over 50s have decided to retire sooner than they originally planned, which risks financial insecurity in the future.

Let’s talk about the menopause

Too many workplaces continue to be unsupportive and alienating to women experiencing the menopause. More needs to be done.

What happens when we stop relying on women’s unpaid work?

A recent report from King's College London identified the staggering costs older women workers face when it comes to providing care for older relatives, prompting the question: why is this not a shared responsibility between both men and women?

Inclusive language in job adverts a ‘win-win’ for employers and jobseekers

New report shows that only 5.5% of job adverts mention flexible working, which risks deterring both younger and older applicants.

What can an 82-year-old Hamlet tell us about inclusivity in the workplace?

While A-list actors may be able to find work whatever their age, it’s a different story for ordinary older workers who face barriers to work right from the start.

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Age inclusive workforces: the business case and putting it into practice

Together with the OECD, employers and thought leaders, we explored how we can maximise the benefits of multi-generational workforces as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

How employers can #ChooseToChallenge age-friendly practices for older working women

A life-time of wage and pensions inequalities means that many women approaching later life risk being financially dependent on their partners, and the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on women threatens to compound these issues further.

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The best way to help younger workers through the recovery is having older workers alongside them

The economic fallout from the pandemic has resulted in the highest unemployment figures for the past five years and from an increasingly tough job market.

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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.