Older workers are vital to our economy
The International Business Times carried an article about the Business Champion for Older Workers report and Twiggy launching the Report, because older workers are so vital to the UK economy
BBC Website – Older workers create extra jobs for the young
The BBC Website wrote an article explaining how having more older workers in the economy creates more jobs for the young too
UK needs more over 50s in work
The Express and Star wrote an article highlighting the reasons why keeping more over 50s in work can benefit the economy
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