EMED Group has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme launched by the Centre for Ageing Better to improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers.
A recent poll commissioned by Ageing Better reveals the scale of ageism in the workplace and demonstrates the urgent need for action. More than a fifth (21%) of UK adults aged 50+ indicated that since turning 50, they had regularly experienced ageist attitudes in the workplace or when applying for roles. While approximately two-thirds (64%) agreed they would feel comfortable reporting ageist behaviour in the workplace, less than half (42%) said they would be confident any complaint would be taken seriously.
High labour and skills shortages are among the biggest challenges facing our economy today. With an ageing population, older workers can play a vital role in overcoming this. It has never been more important for employers to become age-friendly and take advantage of older workers’ skills and experience.
By signing the pledge, EMED is demonstrating our support in tackling ageism in the workplace and committing to taking at least one action a year to improve the way we recruit, manage, and support older workers. Under the initiative, EMED has also identified a senior sponsor for age inclusion within our workforce.
EMED Group is proud to join other leading organisations taking action to help older workers flourish in the workplace.
For more information about the pledge, visit: https://ageing-better.org.uk
