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Older workers: How to succeed in the job market
Older workers have much rich life experience and many transferable skills to offer recruiters. However, if you’re struggling to make the shortlist or not receiving job offers, the resources here may help give you the boost you need to succeed.
6 reasons employers benefit by hiring older workers
Older workers are often overlooked in favour of younger applicants. Stereotypes of older workers persist. These are outdated. Companies need to fill vacant posts. Older workers can be the solution, offering valuable life experience and many skills.
Too old to work, too young to retire
We are living longer, healthier lives. This means we can also work for longer- and many want to. However, employers’ attitudes have yet to catch up with the reality of a multi-generational workforce and the Government’s policies aren’t encouraging for pensioners and older workers.
How to make a difference in your career
What do you want from your work? Explore how to identify work that gives you meaning- whatever that means for you.
Why we play games and how to win them
We all play status games, whether or not we’re aware of doing so. The feeling of belonging that status confers is critical to wellbeing. Understanding how status games work can help improve our understanding and how to win.
How to self-sabotage your career development
There are many different ways staff can self-sabotage their career progression. Here are 5 of them.
How to create your optimal home working environment
How can the space you have available for working from home support both your wellbeing and your productivity?
How to leave the door ajar when you move into self-employment
Transitioning from employment to self-employment doesn’t have to mean the end of your relationship with your employer.
How To Discover Your Inner Superhero With AI
As a leader, how can you ensure you stand out when applying for promotion or a new role? Once you’ve identified your Strengths, with the right prompts, AI can help to further consolidate your uniqueness.
7 reasons practising kindness in the workplace is so important
At work it’s all to easy when you’re busy not to pay attention to the one thing that will make you most memorable to others. Kindness matters more than almost anything.
How to respond to change by waving, not drowning
Major changes at work can leave you feeling powerless. However, you have more control over some aspects of change than you think.
How to guarantee your Teams meeting will fail to make the grade
How hard can it be to undertake the basic necessary preparation ahead of an important online meeting? Read on to find out more in this example.