Ageism Is Rife In Recruitment – Employers Must Act!
It’s National Older Workers Week, and according to 55/Redefined there’s a lot of work to be done. Their latest report reveals some shocking truths from over 4,000 people aged 50 or higher, here are jus a few: 65% believe that their age will work against them in applying for a new role; 30% of those […]
Why Are People Aged 50+ Leaving Employment?
Clue: it’s not always through choice. We already know that older workers were more likely to be furloughed than their younger colleagues, and today the Office of National Statistics has published their latest data on why workers aged 50+ are leaving employment. The majority (77%) of adults aged 50 to 59 years said they left […]
Job Adverts Are Not As Inclusive As They Should Be
According to a new report job adverts are not as inclusive as they should be, particularly in relation to attracting a broad range of age groups. Whilst most age-stereotypical language didn’t have a strong effect on whether or not people would apply for the job, it did affect whether applicants’ felt they would be a […]