More than a quarter of British companies are set up by people aged 50-65 – with a higher success rate than any of their younger counterparts. But why are so many older 50s taking on challenges and starting new careers, when their parents rejoiced at the thought of retirement?

Reaching retirement age used to mean kicking back and cruising through later life. But rather than heading to the golf course, a growing number are staying in work. The US now has its highest number of elderly workers since the '60s as Seniors continue to clock in.

The slacker stereotype that clung to Gen Xers during their formative years has seemingly faded away, with surveys now suggesting that both their older and younger colleagues rank them as the hardest working employees and bosses. What makes this group so valuable in the workplace?

Major corporations used to have their pick of the best minds as they left university. But there's now a talent shortage, and 53% of UK workers say that no amount of money could tempt them to a company with a poor employer brand. So how can businesses build their brand to attract the best applicants?