By 2030, half the UK workforce will be aged over 50, yet most organisations still lack a clear strategy for engaging and retaining them. Too many midlife employees leave earlier than they want or need to, taking critical skills and institutional knowledge with them. This attrition creates rising recruitment costs and succession gaps.
In this People Management Insight webinar, Lyndsey Simpson, CEO of 55/Redefined and Simon Halls, director of talent, leadership and learning at Just Group, will examine how employers can turn this challenge into an opportunity. They will share insights from 55/Redefined’s Age Intelligence data and practical steps HR leaders can take to support, reskill and retain their midlife workforce.
Discussion points will include:
- Just Group's age strategy and journey to date
- Why midlife employees leave work early – and what keeps them engaged
- How 92 per cent of over-50s believe there should be more support at this stage of life
- The business risks of neglecting age inclusion, from lost skills to recruitment costs
- How to use age data and intelligence to add years to careers
- Practical interventions that build trust and increase employee engagement and productivity
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Simon Halls is Director of Talent, Leadership and Learning at Just Group PLC, one of the UK's leading providers of retirement financial solutions. Just has a clear and compelling purpose - to help people achieve a better later life. It does this by providing financial advice, guidance, competitive products and services to those approaching, at and in-retirement.
Simon is responsible for shaping and leading Just's integrated talent strategy to ensure that it develops the talent and capabilities to deliver its growth strategy. He leads on all aspects of talent management across Just, including leadership and management development, succession planning and career development. Simon brings over 30 years' experience building and leading talent functions in the UK and internationally, working in organisations including UBS, Shell, SHL and PA Consulting. He is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, a Chartered Scientist and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
Lyndsey Simpson is the founder of 55/Redefined, a pioneering organisation focused on the dynamic over-50s demographic and the unique contributions they bring to the workplace.
Through her work, she aims to empower both the individuals and the businesses that employ them, fostering an environment that benefits all.
With exclusive access to unique data and insights regarding the over-50s workforce, Lyndsey is the leading authority on this age group. Her extensive research highlights the strengths, preferences, and aspirations of older professionals, offering unmatched and invaluable perspectives. This proprietary data not only informs her strategic initiatives but also provides businesses with critical information to effectively engage and leverage the talents of the over-50s workforce, driving organisational success in an increasingly diverse labour market.
Her commitment to redefining success for the over-50s and fostering a supportive environment for midlife diverse talent inspires corporations to recognise the immense value that seasoned professionals bring to the workplace.
Lyndsey's entrepreneurial achievements have earned her recognition as one of the ‘UK’s Top 35 Businesswomen’ by Management Today and The Sunday Times, and she is listed among the UK’s ‘50 Most Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs.’ Her insights on entrepreneurship and leadership have been featured in prominent media outlets including The FT, City AM, The Guardian and The Independent and in 2024 she was shortlisted for the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award, highlighting her impact on the business landscape.