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.
How can we boost the return of over 50s to the workplace?
It is encouraging to see the Chancellor paying attention to economic inactivity among over 50s but steps need to be taken to further improve the situation.
Older workers are on the political radar like never before
We've seen the Prime Minister and others proposing significant policy interventions to encourage older workers back into employment. Now it's time to improve employment support.
More than 50 employers sign up to new Age-friendly Employer Pledge within first month of scheme launching
Ageing Better launched the Age-friendly Employer Pledge in November to support employers who recognise the importance of older workers in boosting productivity and filling key skills gaps.
How does the Prime Minister plan to encourage more older workers out of early retirement?
Rishi Sunak has reportedly announced plans to use a revamped mid-life MOT scheme to encourage more older people out of early retirement and back into work.
Older workers hold key for third of UK firms currently experiencing worker shortages
The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest fortnightly business impact survey shows that 32% of businesses, with 10 or more employees, said they were short of staff.