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Reconnecting older workers with the office: have we retired what matters most?

Workplace Insight

Older workers now make up a larger percentage of the workforce than they did two decades ago. A combination of the increase in retirement age and rising costs of living have made it a necessity for individuals to stay in work longer. In today’s world, however, this will not deliver what the workforce needs.

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Most UK workers now expect to retire at 62 years old

Workplace Insight

A new poll of people aged between 35 and 55 suggests that most workers expect to retire at around 62 years old, four years earlier than the UK state pension age of 66. However, 19 percent don’t know what they are going to do with their time during retirement and thinking about retirement makes (22 percent) of workers surveyed feel anxious.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce. Retirement is an exciting phase of life. But before you hang up your admin hat and log out of your computer for the last time, there are some things you should do to ensure an easy transition for you, your colleagues, and your executives. Always Leave on Good Terms!

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3 Steps to Take Before Going Into Business for Yourself

Success

As the world begins to open back up, many of us hesitate to give up this flexibility. Next, you’ll need to consider your current company benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. Additionally, many companies offer a retirement plan and match employees’ contributions. What to do when becoming self-employed.

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Breaking Barriers: How to Challenge Age Stereotypes In the Workplace

Success

When it was clear that I couldn’t “act” my way up the ladder at my first job, I left. No woman should feel like she has to go it alone to succeed in business or shake up the status quo. Be vocal and take action Finally, I call upon everyone to speak up when they see or experience gendered ageism in the workplace.

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Boomer Delayed Retirement Top 10 News Round-Up

Small Business Labs

Lots of news these days on baby boomers delaying retirement. The quick summary is boomers are delaying retirement, changing retirement and choosing not to go gently into retirement. Retired Baby Boomers Climb Back Into Driver's Seat from the Sydney Morning Herald: Even down under boomers are delaying retirement.

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Rethink Competition To Raise The Entire Game

Allwork

The focus should be on educating people about the benefits of coworking spaces, not just as places offering desks and wifi, but as environments where individuals can do their best work. Despite the growth and global uptake of coworking spaces, they still constitute a small part of the work landscape. Let’s grow this thing together.