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Those working in charity jobs might share the opinion of one expert who said the default retirement age proposed by the government should be "phased out".
Michelle Mitchell, Age UK charity director, said many workers' plans for later life could be "disrupted" if such measures are introduced.
She added: "Allowing employers to force people to retire not only leads to wasting older workers' skills and expertise, but also undermines the government's attempt...
Investment in offshore wind farms could create more green energy jobs in the UK, according to one expert.
Andrew Jamieson, chairman at RenewableUK, said organisations should be doing "all that is humanly possible to deliver an indigenous UK supply chain" - an act which could open up employment opportunities.
The government, regulators and stakeholders are urged to boost investor confidence by making...
One professional working in a charity job has suggested that older drivers would value the opportunity to take a refresher course.
Neil Greig, Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) director of policy and research, said those who passed their test some time ago might feel more confident if they brushed up on their skills.
"The IAM does not support compulsory testing or medicals ... Updating [older people's] skills...
People working in a number of charity jobs have been promoting Deaf Awareness Week - June 28th until July 4th - to businesses in their area.
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) believes that organisations could make their services more attractive to people with hearing difficulties by becoming deaf aware.
Chief executive of RNID Jackie Ballard said employing a few changes could encourage return custom ...
The number of green jobs in the UK has the potential to increase by a huge amount, according to one expert.
David Powell, Friends of the Earth economics campaigner, said the industry could see as many as 400,000 employment opportunities open up in the next ten years.
The government should be urged to invest in a low carbon economy and environmental projects like the production of electric cars should be suppo...