Why Businesses need older workers – video
A video from the Older Workers Champion Business Taskforce with Mercer and Steelite explaining the value of older workers to their businesses
1 in 5 workers felt pushed out before they were ready
Embracing and ageing workforce
Ros gave the keynote presentation at the Secondsight conference in London explaining why it is essential for businesses to consider the implications of the aging population and adapt retention, recruitment and training policies to the future workforce
HR Magazine: It's time to Revolutionise Retirement
HR Magazine highlighted Ros’ views about the need to rethink retirement and extend working life
Barclays launches new apprenticeship scheme for older workers
The Daily Mail reported the launch of a new apprenticeship scheme announced by Barclays Bank, as a result of the work that they have been doing with Ros as Business Champion – the apprenticeships will be for more mature applicants, not just younger people
Guardian Comment – Who are you calling old – time to ditch ageist stereotypes
Ros wrote an article for the Guardian in which she highlights the negative connotations of the word aold’ and calls for an end to such stereotype labelling.
The new plan for getting older – Northern Echo
Ros’ views were covered in a feature article in The Northern Echo, talking about the new way of getting older, working longer and enjoying life to the full
Blog on government website – Older workers helping older workers
Ros wrote a new blog on the Government’s Older Workers Champion website page, highlighting how many older people are helping each other finding work and recommending websites for people to use
Older Women Workers contribution to the economy
Ros spoke to the Women’s Business Council about the contribution being made by older women to the economy and the workforce.
It is possible to return to work at 50
A blog about women returners and helping women to return to work after age 50