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Employers failing to tackle age bias in recruitment, according to new report

News

Centre for Ageing Better

12 Jan 2021

Our new report warns that older workers made redundant during the pandemic risk being shut out of employment as a result of age bias in recruitment.

Shut out: How employers and recruiters are overlooking the talents of over 50s workers

Publication

Centre for Ageing Better

12 Jan 2021

This report looks at the current and future recruitment landscape for older workers. It is the first publication in a series from our Good Recruitment for Older Workers (GROW) project.

Problem, what problem? New review of diversity and inclusion in business leadership shows why age is so often overlooked

Blog

Patrick Thomson

20 Nov 2020

McKenzie-Delis Packer (MDP) Review, which Ageing Better took the opportunity to voluntarily contribute to this year, is a groundbreaking report on diversity and inclusion in the UK workplace.

The rise in entrepreneurialism among older workers post COVID-19

Blog

Stuart Lewis

19 Oct 2020

Starting up your own business at any stage of life is not an easy task, but when compared with the alternatives, it appears that increasing numbers of talented over 50s are deciding to invest in themselves.

What are the benefits of flexible working?

Blog

Patrick Thomson

13 Oct 2020

A recent report revealed almost three quarters of UK employees aged 55 or over reported in a survey that they either already work flexibly or want to.

Good Recruitment for Older Workers (GROW)

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Centre for Ageing Better

9 Oct 2020

We know that 57% of people who have looked but not applied for a new job since turning 50 feel they would be at a disadvantage in applying for a job because of their age.

Flexible working for over 50s – A toolkit for employers

Publication

Centre for Ageing Better

29 Sep 2020

Developed in partnership with Timewise and based on extensive research and employer pilots, this toolkit sets out to maximise the benefits of flexible working for both businesses and individuals.

Flexible working crucial to supporting older workers and boosting the COVID-19 recovery

News

Centre for Ageing Better

29 Sep 2020

We've launched a new toolkit for employers on the steps they can take to introduce and manage flexible working in their workplaces.

Employment

Find out more

Worklessness and unemployment

Ageism in work

Health at work

Age-friendly employers

Skills and training

Retirement

Employers failing to tackle age bias in recruitment, according to new report

Shut out: How employers and recruiters are overlooking the talents of over 50s workers

Problem, what problem? New review of diversity and inclusion in business leadership shows why age is so often overlooked

The rise in entrepreneurialism among older workers post COVID-19

What are the benefits of flexible working?

Good Recruitment for Older Workers (GROW)

Flexible working for over 50s – A toolkit for employers

Flexible working crucial to supporting older workers and boosting the COVID-19 recovery

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