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.
Ageing Better welcomes plans for new rights on flexible working
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced plans for millions of employees to be given the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a programme for employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Find out what some of these organisations are doing.
No end to loss of older workers from labour market without greater targeted action
The latest ONS data shows that over 306,000 more workers aged 50-64 years old are now economically inactive than before the first outbreak of COVID-19.