Career and Company

Older Workers

3 articles

A determined, experienced professional at a crossroads, looking towards a hopeful future in the 2026 job market, symbolizing career transition.
Careers

Career Transition Strategies for Older Workers in 2026

Job losses tend to increase significantly with age, often leading to a substantial decline in household income for displaced older workers.

Nathaniel Brooks·August 24, 2026
Experienced worker looking worried as AI interface threatens job, highlighting the inadequacy of redundancy pay for older professionals.
Careers

AI threatens experienced workers, leaving many unprepared

The UK's statutory redundancy pay system provides a thin safety net for older workers whose long-held job skills are rapidly becoming obsolete due to artificial intelligence.

Nathaniel Brooks·August 10, 2026
Diverse group of smiling senior citizens actively engaged in light work tasks, showcasing immediate benefits and well-being.
Insights

SCSEP: Temporary work, immediate benefits for older workers

Despite its primary goal of permanent job placement, a federal program for low-income seniors often provides only temporary, minimum wage work.

Marcus Ellery·July 20, 2026