The UK workforce is changing. Not only is the working population getting older - with an anticipated 37 million of us working into our 50s by 2030 - but as a nation we're also working until later in life.
Projected future age of the workforce
To reflect this trend the law protecting all people in the workplace is changing. This is something that will affect us all throughout our working life and is vital for employers and employees alike.
Higher productivity, increased staff retention, more experience and lower recruitment costs are all advantages that businesses can enjoy by recruiting in line with the new regulations.
It gives clear and practical tips on the role they need to play in preventing age discrimination in the workplace and covers:
Barrie Hopson is Chairman of Three Albion Place.
He conveys his surprise at the far-reaching effects of the legislation, and wonders if employers won't discover the Act's implications until it's too late.
Arshad Chaudhry is President of the Asian Business Development Network.
He believes the new legislation is necessary, but argues that it needs to be flexible, as restriction will hamper business growth.
Elaine Speight is Head of Operations at Harewood House.
She discusses how the tourism industry already employs people at the older end of the age spectrum.
Zulfi Hussein is Director of Global Synergy Solutions.
He views the legislation as an opportunity for businesses to capitalize on knowledge and skills.
Donald Clark is a member of the Ufi board and a worldwide authority on e-learning.
Here he shares his views on the changes in legislation and how they'll impact on our 'ageist' culture.
Angela Gorton is Associate Solicitor and Head of Employment Law at Fox Hayes.
Here she talks about the possible impacts of the new legislation on recruitment.
Emma Cuthbertson is Human Resources Manager at Nunwood Consulting.
Here she talks about how the new guidelines will affect recruitment activity of businesses.
A New Age is born
This video highlights just some of the social attitudes that the new age discrimination legislation is hoping to change.
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Age Awareness and e-learning - roundtable event report
A group of leading representatives from across the Yorkshire business community came together with learndirect business in December 2006 to debate the burning issue of Age Discrimination. View the report here.
What are your thoughts on the changes in age legislation? How do you think they will change the way that your business recruits and operates?
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