Age in the workplace: retain, retrain, recruit

The UK population is ageing, but employment isn't working for many people over 50. While some can choose to retire, too many people are pushed out of work through redundancy or ill health, or because they need to balance work and care. The need to retain, retrain and recruit older workers is becoming increasingly important. Real change is needed to address age bias and discrimination. This report sets out the barriers and obstacles to fulfilling work in later life, and describes the opportunities to drive real change. Edited excerpts from published summary.... Show more