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Age inclusion: the strategic advantage for B Corporations
Mike Mansfield of ProAge explores why age inclusion is vital for B Corps striving to be employers of choice, and how it aligns with the core values that make certification meaningful.
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Flexible working: a strategic imperative for attracting and retaining older workers
Research at ProAge, supported by insights from the Greater Manchester Older Persons Network, shows that flexibility is more than a convenience for many older workers – it’s essential, says ProAge CEO Mike Mansfield.
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A false dawn for older workers?
Labour’s first 100 days in office haven’t seen any bold new initiatives to get more older people back into work, says Tim Whitaker. Is it too much to ask that they do so soon?
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Menopause: the end of reproductive, not productive, life
Tatiana S Rowson & Mike Mansfield explore how Menopause is starting to be recognised as a workplace matter.
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Unlocking the potential of an ageing workforce: six strategies for success
As the global workforce continues to age, corporations are presented with a unique opportunity to tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience that older employees bring to the table, writes ILC Strategic Advisory Board member Yvonne Sonsino.
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Why older workers are giving up on traditional recruitment
“Change doesn’t happen by following the crowd but by leading it,” says Lucy Standing, founder of Brave Starts, a career consultancy for people aged 50 and over.
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Is your workplace carer-friendly?
If not, it will almost certainly hurt your business, argues Deborah Stone of Mature Thinking. That’s because caring is increasingly becoming a part of people’s lives as our population continues to age and fewer and fewer qualify for support – and the nation’s growing army of informal carers are struggling to combine work and care.
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Securing your retirement finances could mean being flexible at work
Being able to work for as long as you need in order to secure a financially secure retirement could become a lot easier after new employment laws come into force in April, writes Tony Watts OBE. But it will require flexibility from employers as well as employees.
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Four for ‘24: Four types of business who need older employees
By 2040, it’s estimated that 63p in every pound will be spent by someone aged 50 or over in the UK. Yet typically, advertising, marketing and customer support cater to a younger demographic. There’s plenty of research to show that businesses are missing out, says Belinda Basil-Jones, Director of Partnerships and Insights at AAA members…
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How can all generations thrive in multi-age workplaces?
Intergenerational workforces are increasingly common as people live and work longer. Steve Butler of AAA members Punter Southall, says businesses can exploit the breadth of knowledge and experience they bring.