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8 June 2005 - ACAS Leaflet on Managing
Older Workers
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ACAS has recently launched an advisory leaflet
Employing Older Workers to help employers make the most of older
workers. It gives practical advice on what an employer should consider
when recruiting; planning for the future and managing older workers.
Acas Chief Executive, John Taylor commented:
"The working population is getting older and employers may
face skills shortages when existing workers retire if they fail to ensure they
don't discriminate against older workers when recruiting. There are currently
20 million people aged 50 and over in the UK and by 2030 this is expected to
reach 27 million.
"Of course, the best way to do that is to ensure that they have systems in
place to make sure they are fair to all their workers, regardless of age. This
is particularly important with the legislation banning age discrimination
coming into force in October next year.
"Our advice is easy to understand and practical. We aim to be the first port
of call for employers who need advice on these sorts of issues. This booklet
gives employers useful and straightforward information on what they need to
consider to help them recruit and retain older workers"
The leaflet is available free from Acas Publications by
telephoning 08702 42 90 90.
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