Fulfilling work: What do older workers value about work and why? Research methodology

More support needed for health at work post-pandemic if state pension age is to continue to rise

New report highlights the challenges faced by over 50s workers with health conditions, highlighting that many people struggle as a result of poor line management.

Understanding the changing patterns of work at older ages

Following new research by the IFS, this live-stream explored some of the challenges older workers and jobseekers might face when the furlough scheme is wound down.

End of furlough likely to be particularly tough for older workers

A new report by the IFS is warning that the number of older jobseekers is set to increase once the furlough scheme is wound down after the summer.

6 new things you need to know about older workers

Research from the IFS, funded by the Centre for Ageing Better, has found that employees over the age of 65 were 40% more likely to have been on furlough than those in their 40s.

Male worker in a hardware shop tidying stock on the shelves

Health and work: Healthy ageing webinars

This webinar explored the importance of health, work and ageing, and what employers and government need to do to ensure that all employees are supported at work.

Mark’s voice - redundancy during a pandemic

Mark had been working at a telecommunications company for 24 years before being made redundant at the end of 2020, and at 55 was still a way off retirement.

No stereotypes in job ads please!

Recent research has shown that older jobseekers found younger-age stereotypes reflected in job advertisements 'off-putting' and made them reluctant to apply for the role.

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.

Age Without Limits

Age-friendly Employer Pledge

Safe Homes Now

The State of Ageing 2023-24

Fulfilling work: What do older workers value about work and why? Research methodology