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Pledge Connections 25: Reflecting on past, present and future of Age-friendly Employment

Pledge Connections is our annual in-person event where Age-friendly Employers have the opportunity to network, share age-friendly practises, as well as hearing from us about the future vision of work for older workers.

Retaining older workers vital to meeting government's house building and infrastructure drive

The construction industry is experiencing a skills and labour shortage with thousands more workers needed to help the government meet its house building and infrastructure ambitions.

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What Disabled older workers want to see from employers

New research from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals Disabled older workers are more likely to feel their workplace is not inclusive, experience negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions and have lower levels of job satisfaction than non-disabled people of the same age.

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Supporting Disabled Older Workers Report

Explore the findings of our co-produced research, platforming experiences of work for Disabled older people and setting out opportunities for change.

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The double prejudice facing Disabled older workers

The Centre for Ageing Better launches new report calling for new policy and practice to improve support for Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in their 50s and 60s to find and stay in work.

Getting your culture right for older workers

Tourism, hospitality, leisure and retail can often be perceived as employment sectors that appeal predominately to younger people, but they can offer attractive work and career options for older workers too

The significant gap in the government's 2025 Industrial Strategy  

The government has published its Industrial Strategy with a 10-year vision to increase business investment and grow the industries of the future in the UK, writes our Deputy Director for Work, Elaine Smith.  

How flexible retirement can be a win-win for employers and employees

This case study explores how Calderdale Council has been using a flexible retirement policy to give older employees more options as they approach the end of their career, while helping retain valuable experience and support career progression for younger workers.

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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.