Low returns on savings, insufficient pensions and enjoying a job were all reasons given

The industry body wants politicians to make employment central to the next government's agenda

Education and visibility go hand in hand. The more we know the better champions we are

Younger people are substantially more likely to choose roles at lower risk of automation

The state pension age should rise to 68 by 2039, according to recommendations in the Cridland report

Women who are single with no children are the most likely to be open to an international assignment

A rise in employment for older people has not increased wages

Gender bias was also found in parents’ views of what constitutes useful skills for their children

The workforce at McDonald's now spans 75 years, from 16-year-olds to those in their eighties

While employment rates are up the number of hours worked has fallen for older age groups

With large numbers of refugees expected HR should lead on integrating them at an organisational level

For Costain's group HRD Sally Austin playing to her strengths and being bold have paid off in the business