Professor of Work and Ageing at Newcastle University. Out now: 'Older Workers in Transition' (Bristol University Press).
Newcastle University
Joined June 2015
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Hi folks, from today I will also be 'tweeting'', as we used to say in the old days, from my new @bluesky account:
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Hope you see you there!
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📢New research! Our latest report for the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives, supported by @HealthFdn, reveals that the UK’s ill health ‘employment gap’ is among the widest in the EU. Read the report: bit.ly/3EdbqNL 1/
Sad to see David Lodge has died. Nobody writes novels about university life like that anymore, which is a shame as there are plenty of satirical potential to be had today! theguardian.com/books/2025/j…
I am delighted to announce the publication today of 'Rethinking Financial Behaviour: Rationality and Resistance in the Financialization of Everyday Life' by Ariane Agunsoye. 3rd book in the @BrisUniPress 'Rethinking Work, Ageing and Retirement' Book Series. 1/3
UK/US Pension policy in the UK assumes people make informed financial decisions, consistently invest in pensions and manage diverse portfolios, and to do otherwise is irresponsible and irrational. This overlooks caring duties, employment breaks, income limitations etc. 2/3
Ariane Agunsoe's book redefines deviations to “rational behaviour” as logical responses to a dysfunctional system. It proposes a fresh perspective on rationality when it comes to financial practices and policy. Buy your copy here: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk…
Just received Ariane Agunsoye's excellent new book 'Rethinking Financial Behaviour', which critiques 'rational investor' assumptions of pensions policy & considers alternatives. Part of @BrisUniPress Rethinking Work, Ageing & Retirement Series. Preorder: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk…
Check out our NEW open access article in @JSP_Journal with @VickerstaffS and @MariskavdHorst :
Adapting to an older workforce: health and the (non) response of employers in an era of insecurity | Journal of Social Policy | Cambridge Core - bit.ly/4gxipQq
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... Workforce ageing raises lots of important issues for the management of health within organisations. Get in touch if this is something you are interested in too!
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A pro-worker Labour Government must scrap the "any jobs" approach to welfare policy
I am cautiously optimistic!
📢New article from me for @futures_of_work > futuresofwork.co.uk/2024/07/…
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Are you interested in ageing research? Are you worried about the impact that climate change may have on our older populations? One week left to apply to our PhD studentship jobs.ac.uk/job/DGR963/phd-st… @EqualAgeingNCL #phdchat #climatechange #ageing
Looking forward to reading Teresa Ghilarducci's new book, 'Work, Retire, Repeat' (@tghilarducci). Opinion piece below gives a flavour (with some interesting reflections for UK):
Opinion: 'Work longer' is no solution for people who can't afford to retire latimes.com/opinion/story/20…
Massive congratulations to Vanessa Beck (@vvab9) & Jo Brewis on today's publication of the excellent book 'Menopause Transitions and the Workplace'! 2nd book in the @BrisUniPress 'Rethinking Work, Ageing and Retirement' series, you can buy it here: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk…
Watch out for the forthcoming @BrisUniPress podcast in which Beck & Brewis discuss their book on #menopause transitions. In the meantime, as Series Editor you can read a short blog I wrote about it for @britgerontology here: ageingissues.wordpress.com/2…
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In partnership with @ShawProject, drawing on key insights from our research.
University of Edinburgh Business School were very pleased to host this event, we look forward to meaningful engagement with @Emma_Roddick on Supporting Healthy Ageing at Work @uoebusiness @uebsresearch
Equalities Minster @Emma_Roddick has told attendees at an @agescotland event that over-50s workers are an under-valued resource to the economy.
@ScotGov has funded Age Scotland and its partners to deliver training for 1,500 managers in creating age-inclusive workplaces.
ALT Equalities Minster Emma Roddick tells attendees at an Age Scotland event that over-50s workers are an under-valued resource to the economy.
I think this event on supporting older workers will be of interest to fellow @CIPD HR professionals in the North East. @CIPD_NE @CIPD_North please spread the word and get in touch if anyone has questions.
Are you a manager or HR Professional interested in supporting older workers? Come to this free Newcastle University ‘Supporting Healthy Ageing at Work’ event on 16 Jan. Expert insights & opportunity to view innovative solutions from the @ShawProject...
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