Standing up for older workers in the North
Stephen Lambert examines the plight of Northern older workers locked out of the labour market and outlines what needs to be done to overcome barriers…
over 50s back to work
One in ten employers introduce support for retaining over 50s
A new report by Aviva – one of the UK’s leading Insurance, Wealth, and Retirement businesses – has found one in ten (10%) employers surveyed…
Upskilling: Why You’re Never too Qualified (or too old) to Develop Your Skills
In March’s budget, chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed plans to boost funding for ‘returnerships’ – fast-track apprenticeships targeted towards the Over 50s. The scheme is designed…
Ideas for UKSPF People and Skills programmes
The Twin Group CEO argues that local UKSPF programme commissioners don’t have to copy and paste old ESF provision in brought-forward People and Skills programmes.…