Stories and Case Studies

This case study from global biopharmaceutical company Sanofi UK and Ireland shows how reverse mentoring can help employers build an Age-friendly culture, encourage knowledge-sharing between generations and support employees to develop new skills throughout their careers.

50+ Routeway is an innovative employment support programme delivered by South Tyneside Council in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This case study takes a look at the unique approach that includes focused, digital skills acquisition as a pathway towards employment.

We recently spoke to Southampton City Council’s Employment Support Team about how their pilot project the Adults Employment Hub has been supporting older jobseekers in the area.

This case study explores how Hyde’s commitment to age inclusion, reinforced through the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, is helping colleagues aged 50 and over feel valued, supported and able to thrive at work, while strengthening the organisation as a whole.

This case study explores how Calderdale Council has been using a flexible retirement policy to give older employees more options as they approach the end of their career, while helping retain valuable experience and support career progression for younger workers.

This case study from ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company, highlights how strategic use of apprenticeships can improve career development opportunities for older workers, while simultaneously strengthening business performance and inclusivity.

This case study from dentsu, the integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organisations, shows how to collect actionable information from your workforce and use it to guide age-friendly policy development.

This case study shows how Epping Forest District Council’s approach to an inclusive work culture supports the engagement and retention of workers in their 50s and 60s.