Useful Links
- Centre for Ageing Better
Focuses on age-friendly employment practices and has resources like the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge to encourage better opportunities for older workers. They offer guidance for employers and toolkits to tackle age bias in recruitment.
Learn more. - Age UK
Offers employment advice for older workers, including support for navigating redundancy, retraining, and confidence-building to re-enter the workforce. They advocate for policy changes to benefit older employees.
Discover more. - Rest Less
A digital community aimed at individuals over 50, providing job listings, advice on retraining, and flexible work opportunities. They also highlight age-friendly employers in the UK, such as B&Q, Aviva, and Boots.
Visit Rest Less. - The National Careers Service
Offers free career advice and guidance, including tailored support for those over 50 considering career changes or returning to work. - The Prince’s Trust – Later Life Support
Provides resources and training for older individuals looking to re-skill or start new careers.
Global Resources
- AARP (USA)
Offers job boards and resources tailored to older workers, along with initiatives to fight age discrimination and promote age-diverse workplaces.
Explore AARP. - International Longevity Centre (ILC)
Conducts research and campaigns globally for age-friendly employment policies and practices.
Find out more. - HelpAge International
Focuses on ensuring economic inclusion and fair work opportunities for older individuals worldwide.
Learn more.
These organizations and initiatives emphasize retraining, flexible work, age-inclusive hiring, and creating supportive environments for older workers. If you’re seeking more personalized help, the resources above offer excellent starting points.