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Mothers, older workers and disabled talent are key to getting the UK working, think tank says

ArticleAge, Disability, Inclusive Recruitment, Parents, Women

Mothers, older workers and disabled talent are key to getting the UK working, think tank says A think tank is calling for government efforts to increase numbers in the UK workforce to concentrate on helping more mothers back into work and assisting older workers and those with disabilities stay in it – not persuading older...

Implementation of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022

ArticleAge, Marriage & Civil Partnership

Implementation of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 The Act will raise the age of marriage and civil partnership to 18 in England and Wales to protect children from the scourge of forced marriage. This means that 16 to 17-year-olds will no longer be able to marry or enter a civil partnership...

Older people set for return to work as cost of living bites pensions

ArticleAge, Flexible working, Inclusive Recruitment, Remote working

Older people set for return to work as cost of living bites pensions Early signs of a return to work by over-60s are emerging as the labour market responds to the cost of living and the prevalence of remote working. In December the Office for National Statistics highlighted increasing economic activity from 50 to 64 year olds,...

62% Of Over 55s Have Been Overlooked For A Promotion

ArticleAge, Discrimination

62% Of Over 55s Have Been Overlooked For A Promotion A staggering two in three collar workers over the age of 55 have been overlooked for a promotion in the last year. This compares to over a third (37%) of professionals under the age of 30, who have received a promotion. The findings – from...

Domino’s Pizza job candidate awarded £4,000 after being asked age

ArticleAge, Discrimination, Employment, Workplace

Domino's Pizza job candidate awarded £4,000 after being asked age A woman has won £4,250 from a Domino's Pizza store owner in an age discrimination dispute, after being asked her age during an interview. Janice Walsh applied for a job as a delivery driver at a Domino's franchise in Strabane, Northern Ireland. The first question...

Why we need a fresh approach to tackling unconscious bias in the workplace

ArticleAge, Disability, Inclusion, Unconscious Bias

Why we need a fresh approach to tackling unconscious bias in the workplace Following his recent research into the topic, Daniel Derbyshire outlines what can be done to stamp out implicit biases and improve inclusion The term ‘unconscious’ or ‘implicit’ bias will be familiar to most HR professionals, and many public organisations and large businesses...

Women over 50 hesitant to progress due to discrimination fears

ArticleAge, Discrimination, Women

Women over 50 hesitant to progress due to discrimination fears Employers should ensure they monitor pay, progression and training take-up by age, according to a report that finds women over 50 face a plethora of inequalities at work, including worries about age and sex discrimination. Research conducted for Scotland’s Fair Work Convention by the National...

What can HR teams do to help retain younger workers?

ArticleAge, Employees, Flexible working

What can HR teams do to help retain younger workers? A recent study by YouGov and Applaud has found that nearly three-quarters (72%) of businesses are at risk of losing young workers as a result of below-par workplace experiences. According to the data, only 28% of UK businesses are equipped to attract young workers and accommodate their...

How older workers can help beat skills shortages

ArticleAge, Equality, Flexible working, Workplace

How older workers can help beat skills shortages Changing demographics mean people may want or need to work for longer. Yet the oldest members of the workforce are often left behind and unsupported. Mary Bright explores how employers can protect and retain the older workers to combat labour shortages, benefit from their experience and create...

Economic inactivity among men over 50 highest on record, official figures show

ArticleAge, Employment, Inclusive Recruitment

Economic inactivity among men over 50 highest on record, official figures show But despite ‘mass exodus’ of older workers, one in five who left the labour market during the pandemic would consider returning Economic inactivity among older men below retirement age is at its highest level since records began, a study of official data has found....

Good Recruitment for Older Workers: A guide for employers

GuideAge, Discrimination, Employment, Inclusion

OLDER WORKERS AT HIGH RISK OF BEING LEFT BEHIND DUE TO “OUTDATED SKILLS”

ArticleAge, Discrimination, Workplace

OLDER WORKERS AT HIGH RISK OF BEING LEFT BEHIND DUE TO “OUTDATED SKILLS” New research warns that older staff are most at risk of being deemed a “write-off” at work because of outdated skills. A new study by the City & Guilds Group finds that employees aged over 55 are at the highest risk of...

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