Midlife Viewpoints
Guest Blog – Building storm clouds on the horizon
BLOG – Part One Hi, I'm Susan and, over the past year, I've navigated some of the toughest professional challenges I've ever had to face. It actually started several years previously and looking back the red flags were there, clear as day, but I missed them - perhaps...
The ups and downs of lost motivation
Some days, I wake up and wonder, what was I thinking? This path I chose in building a social enterprise on my own definitely isn’t glamorous. As I sit in my office in the garden, by myself with radio 2 to keep me company, I sometimes have the think back to the...
Why Are Women in Midlife Leaving the Workplace?
Is it really an exodus and what can be done to stop it? In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of women in midlife leaving the workplace. How do we know? On a local level, the CPCA and Rand report explores the reasons in Cambridgeshire, but is there more...
The Value of Flexibility in Company Culture
From a midlife and beyond In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, flexibility has emerged as a cornerstone of successful company culture. Embracing flexibility not only enhances employee job satisfaction and productivity but can also drive resilience within an...
Navigating Menopause in the Workplace: Challenges and Solutions
It’s not just about opening a window How can employers support women as they navigate menopause When I last checked, there were 62 symptoms of menopause. Whether you are living with just a handful of these symptoms or more than most, they can be debilitating. The...
Understanding the Gender Pay Gap in the UK
Causes and Implications The gender pay gap remains a significant issue in the UK, reflecting the disparity in average earnings between men and women. Despite progress in recent years, the gap persists, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality in...
Could midlife women be the solution to our region’s labour shortage?
Midlife360 CIC, alongside The CPCA, Cambridge Ahead, and RAND Europe, gathered with key employers and stakeholders at The Guildhall to explore this pivotal question. The team delved into the challenges faced by employers due to chronic labour shortages...