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Fulfilled at 50: Finding a Remote Part-time Role

Do you need more flexibility in your work life, to balance your other responsibilities? A remote part-time role could be your answer.

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Jobs That Make a Difference

If you are looking for more meaningful work - read this!

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Types of Work: From Flexible to Part-Time and Everything in Between

There are so many jobs that give over-50s the flexibility they desire, including part-time, hybrid and flexible. What's right for you? We explore different types of work to help you make your choice.

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Getting a Flexible Job in Your 50s To Suit Your Life Now

A job with flexible work patterns feels right to many people as move into their 50s. And with more and more employers open to the idea – whether that's from home, hybrid or at the workplace – here's why flexible working could be the answer for you.

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How to Find a Job With Purpose

How do you go about finding a job that brings you purpose and satisfaction?

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What Volunteering Can Mean for You

Are you thinking about volunteering? It can mean a lot to you as well as the charities you help.

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Kids Activity Ideas - For Parents & Grandparents

The prospect of keeping children busy at home during the holidays can be daunting. Let us help you keep the kids busy and your nerves intact.

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How to Start a Nursery

If you have ever wanted to know how how to start a nursery, expert Carlo Pandian gives you some tips and advice.

Transitioning To a Career in Teaching

Natasha Paling transitioned to teaching from financial services and has just been named Teacher of the Year.

How to Become a Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping jobs are usually well paid, flexible and interesting. Find out how to retrain and become a bookkeeper.

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How to Become a Home Based Travel Agent

Fancy working in the travel industry? Find out how to become a home based travel agent.

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How to Become an Exam Invigilator

If you are looking for flexible, part-time work over the summer, becoming an exam invigilator might be for you.

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Work From Home Franchise Opportunities

A work from home franchise can give you a tried and tested business model, with support to get you up and running - all homebased.

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How To Improve Confidence and Cope with Change at Work

As we enter our 50s, it's common to face change and transition in our work lives. Improving confidence and learning to cope with that change is key to understanding purpose and passion, and rediscovering how to thrive. Here’s how you can build your confidence and become more resilient during times of change.

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Celebrating Our Founder and CEO, Lyndsey Simpson, Shortlisted for a Veuve Clicquot Bold Women Award

A heady morning in London surrounded by powerful peers, press and the unmistakable clink of champagne glasses, followed by a quick cab ride to pitch to the world’s biggest retailer. It’s par for the course, for 55/Redefined’s Founder and CEO, Lyndsey Simpson.

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Unretirement: Championing The New Wave of Older Entrepreneurs

For too long, the over-50s have been overlooked and undervalued in the workplace. However, the tide is turning, and 55/Redefined is at the forefront of this change.

How the King's PRIME Cymru Helps Welsh Over-50s Find Work

Original Age Pioneer, King Charles is founder and patron of PRIME Cymru, a registered charity in Wales that helps people aged 50+ secure work, set up in business or develop skills through volunteering and training.

The Unretirement Uprising – 55/Redefined’s 2022 Ageism Report

In our 2022 study, The Unretirement Uprising, in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions, we found the relationship between workplaces and over-50s is broken and a retirement rebellion could be the solution.

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Challenging Conversations and Managing Conflict

Few of us have experienced positive conflict but learn about new ways to reframe conflict more positively for personal and collective growth.

Shut Out, Forced Out, Overlooked

Study reveals over-55s still feel full force of workplace ageism. Read more and find out how to download your free copy.