by Margaret E Ward | Nov 14, 2025 | Career Development, Future of Work
Can you be forced to retire at 65? At the moment, the answer seems to be yes, maybe or no, according to the experiences of some of our readers and various court cases. It’s all confusingly grey for the grey-haired and, as more workers need and want to work longer, the...
by Margaret E Ward | Jul 11, 2025 | Career Development, Work-Life Balance
What would you write in a graduation card to yourself, age 21, from your current perspective? Would it be the usual “The World Is Your Oyster” or “The Adventure Begins” or even the Dr Seuss-inspired “Oh The Places You’ll Go!” My advice to myself at that age? After...
by Margaret E Ward | Jun 6, 2025 | Career Development, Women at Work
Women are financially disadvantaged throughout their lives. From paying the ‘pink tax’ – more for similar clothing and toiletries compared to men – to the gender pay gap, pensions and inheritance gaps, it’s much harder for women to attain and maintain...
