Starting a New Career in Your 70s?Older adults seeking enjoyable work have good prospects; one in five aged 65+ are currently employed.
'Poor maths skills' blamed for rising benefits bill, says Santander UK bossWeak numeracy and financial literacy contribute to Britain's high benefits bill and long-term worklessness.Immediate benefits can obscure the long-term gains of employment.
I'm 61 Years Old With $200,000 Saved for Retirement. What's My Game Plan?$200,000 in retirement savings is insufficient; consider working longer and delaying Social Security for better financial stability.
UK workforce set to hit record low as sickness surge takes toll on jobs marketBritain's workforce participation is projected to decline to a record low due to an ageing population and increasing health issues.
I'm 61 Years Old With $200,000 Saved for Retirement. What's My Game Plan?$200,000 in retirement savings is insufficient; consider working longer and delaying Social Security for better financial stability.
UK workforce set to hit record low as sickness surge takes toll on jobs marketBritain's workforce participation is projected to decline to a record low due to an ageing population and increasing health issues.
The childcare crisis may keep women from retiringWomen have about 30% less saved for retirement than men, largely due to the gender pay gap and motherhood penalty.
Spiking childcare costs are forcing many mothers to work fewer hours or none at allRising childcare costs in the U.S. are forcing many parents, especially mothers, to reduce work hours or stop working, impacting women's workforce participation.
This Parent Wants Moms To Rethink Their Daycare CalculusChildcare costs often lead mothers to leave the workforce, jeopardizing their long-term career and financial status.
The childcare crisis may keep women from retiringWomen have about 30% less saved for retirement than men, largely due to the gender pay gap and motherhood penalty.
Spiking childcare costs are forcing many mothers to work fewer hours or none at allRising childcare costs in the U.S. are forcing many parents, especially mothers, to reduce work hours or stop working, impacting women's workforce participation.
This Parent Wants Moms To Rethink Their Daycare CalculusChildcare costs often lead mothers to leave the workforce, jeopardizing their long-term career and financial status.
The new retirement is no retirement: Baby boomers are keeping jobs well into their sixties and seventies because they 'like going to work'Many retirees choose to continue working past 65 for mental stimulation and social interaction rather than financial need.
Without immigrants, America's job growth would have stalledHigh workforce participation cannot offset baby boomer retirements, necessitating increased immigration.
The new retirement is no retirement: Baby boomers are keeping jobs well into their sixties and seventies because they 'like going to work'Many retirees choose to continue working past 65 for mental stimulation and social interaction rather than financial need.
Without immigrants, America's job growth would have stalledHigh workforce participation cannot offset baby boomer retirements, necessitating increased immigration.
Two Midwest moms share how eliminating childcare costs changed their budgetsChildcare costs significantly impact family budgets and workforce participation, pushing some parents out of the workforce.
These Household-Name Companies Were Started by WomenIncreased autonomy for women is reflected by their significant presence in the workforce and as entrepreneurs.
Trump tells business leaders that increasing tariffs on foreign imports will help solve rising child care costsTrump proposes increasing tariffs to address issues like child care costs and stimulate the U.S. economy.
Development aid helps to fight gender inequality. Here are 5 research-backed steps to takeGender inequality hampers the world economy; equal opportunities for women could add $12 trillion to global GDP by 2025.
A shortage of young men in the workforce could weigh on housing, Social Security, and growth for years to comeDeclining workforce participation among young men poses a significant long-term risk to the US economy and social stability.
India is outraged at a young doctor's rape and murder. We have been here too often | Nilanjana BhowmickViolence against women continues to deter their workforce participation in India, despite numerous protests and reforms.
Gen Z's wobbly path to the career ladderA significant portion of 18-24 year olds had no income from wages in 2022, with youth mental health impacting workforce participation and mismatched job skills for degree holders.
What Happened When This Italian Province Invested in BabiesFamily-friendly benefits contribute to stable birthrates in Bolzano despite Italy's low birth rate.Affordable day-care services can help boost birthrates and support women's participation in the workforce.
There are more women in the global workforce now than before COVIDThe share of women in the workforce is exceeding pre-pandemic levels globally.Tighter labor markets and flexible work options have contributed to the increase in women's workforce participation.