Not over the hill, but far away: 50+ w/Eleanor Mills

By popular demand, Eleanor is back to explain why the pandemic ended with nearly 400,000 more economically inactive over 50s than it started with. The government is desperate to encourage them back to work and new research suggests that one in three either has been tempted or could be...

But they only want the right kind of jobs and employers. So how do you attract them?

Some—hello SAGA and John Lewis—are already doing a great job. Almost one-quarter of the workforce at John Lewis is now aged over 56. Others, including Unilever, are offering really creative packages to end the ‘cliff edge’ of traditional retirement (more on this another time).

Plus, my fave wallet and planet-friendly tip for your Christmas shopping.

Next week

What is going on in the world of tech? Will it be easier to hire digital talent?

We’ve been talking to some of those laid off.

Christine