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Retaining and Retraining Older Workers

As the UK workforce ages and fewer young people enter the labour market, employers will increasingly need to rely on the skills and experience of older workers if they are to remain competitive, increase productivity and growth, and avoid skills shortages in the future.

 

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Are you looking to recruit and/or support older workers?

The National Careers Service recognises that the economy has an ageing workforce that is valued and imperative to all organisations. Older workers can bring experience and wisdom to the workplace, and studies have demonstrated that older workers tend to be more engaged at work – improving business outcomes, such as productivity.

Therefore, we provide support for employees aged 50+ to help individuals recognise their value and support employer retention of staff.

We can:

  • Offer employers an on-site visit to discuss how the National Careers Service can help you to manage and skill an ageing workforce.
  • Offer participating employees in-depth information, advice and guidance sessions on a variety of subjects, including:

– Skills health check

– Mid-life career review to explore options

– Information about short courses/units

– Information about Apprenticeships, including Higher Apprenticeships

  • Help businesses and older workers to explore flexible working approaches and practices that encourage retention, in-work progression, improved work-life balance and improved productivity.
Get in Touch

To find out more about the free support the National Careers Service can give your organisation, call 01233 224244 or email nationalcareers@cxk.org.

Benefits

  • Increased staff loyalty and retention.
  • Improved productivity.
  • Reduced recruitment costs (the average cost of recruiting and training a new member of staff is estimated by CIPD at £6,000).
  • A workforce that reflects your customer demographics will have valuable insight into the products and services that will be most successful.
  • Age diverse workplaces benefit from a range of experiences, ideas and ways of thinking.

 

For further information, call 01233 224244, or email us at nationalcareers@cxk.org.

 

 

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