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The best 11 ways to retain your 50+ employees
The 50+ generation has never been so popular. This weekend Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, said that for this generation to go back to work was so vital to the economy it should be seen in the same light as charity work and giving back. I have to say, it felt a patronising ... Journalist turned PR – how to fight back from negative press
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Now is the greatest time to be 50+. I think!
A year ago, I gave a TEDx talk, A generation of Wasted Talent. It has had 21k views. In it, I argued that we are wasting the talent of people aged over 50. In this blog I want to share why this generation is written off at work, the impact – and what employers need ... Journalist turned PR – how to fight back from negative press
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Some thoughts on Attachment Theory & Retirement
My name is Dr Jonathan Lloyd. I am a psychotherapist in private practice working with individuals, couples, groups, businesses and schools. I’m also a director of the International Attachment Network (IAN) a charity based in over 40 countries with a purpose of promoting Attachment Theory training. I’ve been asked to write a few words on ... Journalist turned PR – how to fight back from negative press
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Why are the 50+ generation retiring – is this the reason?
N.B. Since publishing this blog the letter to the FT has been published https://bit.ly/3h6Zcew The government, policy leaders and the chair of John Lewis are all worried about the missing millions of the 50+ generation who have left work and don’t intend to return. All sorts of theories are being put forward – some feel ... Journalist turned PR – how to fight back from negative press
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Next-Up on issues around the 50+ generation and the future of workforces
We are delighted to have been asked by a number of media to share our thoughts on issues around the 50+ generation and the future of workforces. See these articles and podcasts
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Why you need the Bernard Cribbins' Approach to Consultancy Work!
For many professionals and C-Suite executives who are reaching the end of their full-time careers (by choice or otherwise), the thought of spending all their time on the golf course or in the local spa, fills them with dread. Of course, there are those who want to do nothing more than this – they have ... Journalist turned PR – how to fight back from negative press
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Ageing Workforces – how do they differ around the world?
I recently did a trawl of academics who are looking at ageing workforces and was delighted to find – and then meet – Prof Matt Flynn from Hull University. And I made it a priority to join his seminar last month with Singapore University of Social Sciences looking at this global issue. Here I sum ... Journalist turned PR – how to fight back from negative press
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Case Study - Addleshaw Goddard
Should firms stop investing in their people, ahead of retirement? At international law firm, Addleshaw Goddard, they believe there should be investment at the end of a career as much as at the start. This way partners leaving the firm will have skills and ideas for the next stage of their life, whatever that looks ... Journalist turned PR – how to fight back from negative press
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75% of 50+ generation skills not recognised or used
In February 2022, our chief executive Victoria Tomlinson, gave a TEDx talk on A Generation of Wasted Talent. She referenced research from PPMA looking at a number of employee issues by comparing the 18-24 year old generations with the 50+. We are frequently asked to share this research, which is not available elsewhere online. The stat ... Journalist turned PR – how to fight back from negative press
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