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New scheme to help older workers in the West Midlands bounce back from redundancy
The Centre for Ageing Better is developing a new redundancy support service to help older workers aged between 50 and 64 find fulfilling employment.
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How much of over-50s unemployment is down to the ageist attitudes of employers and recruitment agencies?
There are now 3.6 million 50-64 year olds not in work… a figure that is 300,000 higher than before the pandemic. But at least 500,000 want and need to work but cannot find a job.
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“Government support needed” to enable older people back into work
Substantial government support for older workers should be included in the Spring Budget, says the Centre for Ageing Better, citing the latest ONS labour market data which shows that economic inactivity among older workers remains above pre-pandemic levels.
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Warning that accelerating retirement age will impoverish millions in later life
With 3.5 million 50 to 64-year olds are out of the workforce, many in poor health and with few savings, Age UK is warning that any Government decision to accelerate the rise in Pension Age will condemn millions to a miserable and impoverished run up to retirement – and often beyond too.
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What do workers want? A pension and good advice
If employers want to solve their recruitment crisis, then they should be looking hard at the pension they are offering – and the advice they are providing for their staff’s retirement finances. That’s the biggest takeaway from a new survey of HR professionals by AAA members Punter Southall Aspire.
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Older worker advice in London – for employees and employers
If you’re a prospective 50+ employee in the London area, AAA member the Wise Age charity runs an employment support programme for over 50s in the city looking for work, with 1-2-1 advice, group training, life coaching and loads of online information, advice and best practice – including two free guides to help older people find…
