More than 700,000 over-50s quit work since pandemic
Employment rate for people aged over 50 drops from 42.3pc to 41.6pc in three years
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Employment rate for people aged over 50 drops from 42.3pc to 41.6pc in three years
Employers has been advised to prioritise flexible working to retain over 50s workers and not simply focus on upskilling younger employees.
"I’ve had very few interviews, but I do wonder if my age makes me seem like I’m over the hill.”
Unable to survive on their pensions, many older people have no choice but to return to work. What’s it like heading into your 70s in the showroom, canteen or classroom?
Tricia Hamilton (pictured) was working as a primary school teacher in Hong Kong when she decided to change course and become a hat historian.