Stories

We often hear that age is just a number. Yet like the best clichés when it comes to working in the brewing and pub industry it’s built on rock solid truth.

Imperial London Hotels were seeking to add more older workers to their workforce but were still struggling to reach the right candidates.

Sheila Dearns is a retired teacher living in Chelmsford, Essex, with her dog Charlie, a chihuahua poodle cross. She was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) and became disabled in 1993.

We know that flexible working is one of the most important things older workers consider when applying for a new role and that it encourages them to stay in their current role.

Linda Bloomfield, Director, explains why being an age-friendly employer is so important to her.

The Oddfellows friendly society – motto ‘making friends, helping people’ – established a Diversity Working Group in 2021 to demonstrate its commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Kingsway Care was established during the pandemic as a care provider that would hold itself to high standards of professionalism. Being age-friendly in relation to its workforce is a core element of that commitment.

This week marks National Older Workers week – an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the value that experienced workers bring to a business.