Employing Older Workers
Gig working as a professional
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Employing Older Workers
Already over 50s form 27 per cent of the current workforce. By 2020 it will be a third. Employers need to make the most of this resource by maximising the skills and productive contribution of all their workers – younger and older - especially in the current economic climate. Employers that do respond appropriately will gain significant competitive advantage in terms of recruiting and retaining productive workers.
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Employing Older Workers
Your Guide to the Equality Act 2010
Workingwise.co.uk outlines the implications of the Equality Act 2010. read more
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Why multigenerational teams are good for business
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National Older Workers Week 2022
Why now is the time for #AgeDiversity
Join us for a series of events during the workingwise.co.uk National Older Workers Week (#NOWW21) from the 21st to 25th November 2022
We will take a look at best practice during the recruitment process and identify how organisations, with the right policies and culture, can attract and retain older workers. We also have an event for candidates where we will be celebrating success and providing future career advice.
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