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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.

Buck-a 100-Year-Old Company with People at their Centre

Buck – an integrated HR, pensions and employee benefits consulting, technology and administration service firm awarded best pension consultancy UK – launches a new recruitment focus to attract more over-50s into the workplace.

Five Part-Time Work From Home Jobs For Over-50s

If you’re looking for a change in your working life, a part-time, work-from-home job may be perfect for you. These roles give you more freedom to decide when and how often you work, and can be ideal for over-50s looking to glide into a phased retirement.

Starting a Business After 50: Is it for Everyone? And What are the Benefits?

Mike Mansfield, a thought leader in the area of longevity, retirement preparations, and diversity and inclusion, looks at starting a business after 50, exploring the how, why and benefits.

Building Positive Relationships

Finding better ways to deal with these conversations can help you to create more positive relationships – at work and at home.

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Managing Stress

So, how can we best deal with this? Here we look at what stress does to the body and some tips on how to manage stress.

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How Self-Aware are You?

EQ measures a person’s ability to recognise and respond to their own emotions and those of others which is key to becoming self-aware. Learn more about effective tools for helping you grow in self-awareness for personal and team development.

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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.

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A Professional Psychologist's Tips for Building Resilience

Building and maintaining resilience is important in all areas of our lives – from work to home, and managing family relationships to keeping ourselves healthy. Dr Maggi Evans suggests some ideas to boost your resilience.

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First Impressions on Social Media

The old adage that 'first impressions count' rings true when it comes to your social media presence.

Turn a Hobby into a Profession

Turning a hobby into a profession and the best pathways to doing so.

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The Power of Positive Thinking

The power of positive thinking can bring about significant change to not just your mental wellbeing but your success.

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Exiting a Role - Last 100 Days

Whether you’re leaving your role, taken a promotion, are retiring or moving on: you’ll want to leave on a positive note.

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.