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

Photo of the employer pledge sign in an Oliver Bonas shop

Oliver Bonas joins Age-friendly Employer Pledge programme recognising value of older workers

The department store becomes the 129th employer to sign the Centre for Ageing Better scheme 

What the RSPCA is doing to support their older workers

The RSPCA is the largest and oldest animal welfare charity within the UK, and has a workforce of 1500 staff, and over 7000 volunteers of varying ages.

Uncontrolled power, not age, is the problem with faltering leaders

When older leaders start to falter, age is almost inevitably brought up as a reason for their failing competency.

Are older workers any better off following the back-to-work budget?

The recent budget has been billed both a back to work budget for the over 50s and a budget for the rich.

Why The Apprentice is missing a trick by excluding older workers

There have been more candidates called Alex than candidates aged over 40 since the BBC first launched The Apprentice in 2005.

More than 100 employers sign up to become an Age-friendly Employer

More than 100 leading organisations and businesses, including HM Treasury, the Department for Work and Pensions, and a number of Marriott hotels have already joined the scheme within its first 100 days.  

Colin's story - 'unretiring' as an older worker

Colin, Training Officer at Bolton Council, shares his experience of enjoying a new career in his 60s.

Budget is a missed opportunity but Chancellor right to overhaul employment system failing millions

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Spring Budget in which he expressed a desire to lift the economic inactivity levels among older workers.

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