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Postcode Lottery: Regional Disparities Leave Older Workers Behind

This stark contrast equates to an additional £86 billion annual boost to the South East's economy, according to a new analysis.

Older Workers Facing Silent Mental Health Crisis, Study Reveals

Just 39% of employees aged 55-64 believe their managers are equipped to support mental health, compared to 60% of 18-24-year-olds.

Michelle Robinson Hayes: Why now’s the time to confront age discrimination in the workplace

Given many employers are desperate to retain employees, there's huge potential to be gained from meeting the needs of the older workforce demographic.

Jane Bradshaw-Jones: How to empower menopausal people at work

Organisations wishing to create an inclusive workplace need to put into practice support and education that meets the needs of menopausal employees.

85% of teams face generational conflicts over digital tools

With 55% of companies now employing three or more generations, a new study delivers insights for businesses on navigating the multi-generational workplace.

Retirement at 71 – how will this impact the workforce?

Experts indicate that the UK's state pension age might need to increase to 71 due to longer life expectancies and declining birth rates.

Anna Allerton: Navigating return after children – perimenopause/menopause consulting

Women need a space to be heard and supported in their careers and specialist Executive Coaching satisfies this need while offering an individualised approach.

New study reveals SMEs’ missed opportunities in employee workplace pensions

New report finds a substantial number of SMEs are failing to fully maximise the benefits of employee workplace pensions, leaving potential retirement savings untapped.

Thom Dennis: Why is no one talking about ageism in the workplace in 2023?

The most common form of workplace prejudice reported is age discrimination, with more than 1 in 10 UK adults saying they believe their age has been a factor in not getting jobs they applied for.

Firms focused on extending working life must also prepare staff for retirement

Even as companies encourage 50-somethings to work for them, helping them prepare for retirement eventually should still remain a top priority.
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