There are now 10.39 million active workers aged 50 or over, more than ever before. Read the @ageing_better report, which makes a case for supporting longer working lives: https://t.co/2DVo3xN4s4
Ageing Better is launching a new event series to discuss and debate the topic of ageing. Sign-up to the first event, on ageism: https://t.co/IIUprzqy1x
The psychology of career adaptability, employability & resilience by @petermcliveen unravelling the complex world of work #AgePositive https://t.co/hfTJ5STqwU
Have you made your new years resolutions yet? Sign up for one of our challenge events and help us help more vulnerable older people: https://t.co/0DETcOTaNK
(New) research makes it increasingly clear that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially (McKinsey & Co.) At @age_positive , we practise what we preach. To hire diverse, experienced & loyal staff contact us at: [email protected]. #DiversityPays!
In rising to this challenge, government and employers must focus on enabling more people to work in fulfilling jobs for longer. @DrAnnaDixon responds to the Industrial Strategy
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So important for work & society. CPD by employers & commitment to #lifelonglearning creates an agile & sustainable workforce #AgePositive https://t.co/tvcNSYme3x
62% of over 50s have not received computer skills training – vital for work in a digital era. Read more in our new @BITC report: https://t.co/rUOuFjz9uj
Four key things, says @ajslondon1 . We need to avoid saying ageing and say 'longevity' instead. We need to get away from traditional life expectancy. We need to avoid the tyranny of numbers. And we should avoid generational labels wherever possible. #100YearLife#FutureofAgeing
67% of people, rising to 74% in those aged 16 - 24, want to do something to end the loneliness crisis. @GeorginaBinnie says the exchange of letters is a low-cost, high-impact solution. #WritingBack#FutureofAgeing
The dependency on numbers, like age, creates a lot of problems in how we think about ageing. A 60 year old in poor health and low income has different issues from an 80 year old in good health and good income, says @ajslondon1#100YearLife#FutureofAgeing
"Ageism against the elderly is not like sexism or racism. It's a different form of ism. It doesn't hit 'them'. It hits you, tomorrow."
Good line @ILCUK conference #futureofageing