The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a commitment made by employers to celebrate the value of older workers. It is free to sign-up and is open to employers across the UK.
The latest ONS data shows that over 330,000 more workers aged 50-64 years old are now economically inactive than before the first outbreak of COVID-19.
Over a quarter of a million more people aged 50-64 are economically inactive compared to pre-pandemic levels, fuelling the labour market participation crisis.
This set of downloadable evidence cards summarises employers’ attitudes towards older workers, including their thoughts on being an age-friendly employer.
Older workers who are made redundant find it harder to find alternative employment. What can employers do to promote inclusivity and age diversity in their workplace?
