Government urged to give grandparents paid leave for birth of grandchildren
Nearly two million grandparents have either reduced their working hours, taken time off or given up work entirely to care for their grandchildren.
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Tag: ageism
Over 55s facing ageism in the workplace
How should HR professionals respond to over 55s feeling shut out of the workplace?
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One in three people on furlough are aged 50 or older
The proportion of employees aged 50 or over on furlough has been steadily rising since the start of the year.
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Candidates aged over 45 facing rampant ageism in recruitment
How can organisations truly tackle ageism within the recruitment process?
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Emma Keens: Inclusive Language within Job Adverts
“Companies ranking higher for gender, racial and ethnic diversity make more money than their less diverse peers.”
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Older staff most likely to face reduced hours during pandemic
Almost half of over 65s have only received partial pay over the last week.
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Language in job adverts contributing towards ageism in recruitment
Older candidates were found to be much less receptive to words in job adverts such as “innovative” and “adaptable”.
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Heather Rolfe: Older Workers and Age Discrimination
“Research found almost one in five jobseekers in their fifties and sixties had experienced age discrimination. For many, this had a substantial impact on their lives.”
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Tackling ageism is not part of most companies’ diversity agendas
How can employers ensure their recruitment processes are fair for workers of all ages?
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Ageism most common form of discrimination in the office
The most common form of discrimination in the workplace is ageism. This was discovered by ADP, an...
Read MoreResearch shows lack of job opportunities for over 50s
Is the ageing workforce left on the shelf? New research makes some disheartening finds, including that three in four 51-60 year olds offered no promotion opportunities with current employer.
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