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To harness the skills and experience older workers possess, employers need to improve the way they recruit, train and retain older workers in the first place. The situationOlder workers represent a rising proportion of the UK workforce, with over-50s now making up 31% of the total, up from 21% in the early 1990s. However, the employment rates of older workers still decline rapidly after they enter their fifties for a range of reasons including early retirement, ill health or a move to self-employment. Older workers looking to enter or re-enter the workforce find it generally harder than other age-groups to find new employment, often as a result of discrimination or bias on the part of employers and recruiters. A lack of flexible working can also make it harder for older workers to remain in employment, particularly if they have caring responsibilities or have a disability or long-term health condition. Unless more employers improve how they recruit, train and retain older workers they are likely to face skill and labour shortages, particularly after the UK leaves the EU and it is harder to recruit EU nationals. The CIPD is committed to the removal of age discrimination in organisations. CIPD research shows that age-diverse teams can benefit both individuals and their organisations. Genuine inclusion boosts workforce diversity, helps address skill and labour shortages and benefits an organisation’s reputation and brand. Given our aging population, as well as the anticipated post-Brexit restrictions of access to EU migrant workers, the proportion of older workers in the workforce may be expected to increase, especially if retirement age may potentially rise in future. Therefore, it is crucial that employers establish the people management policies and practices needed to recruit, train and retain an age diverse workforce, and harness the skills and experience they have effectively. According to CIPD research, only a fifth of employers currently have a strategy agreed at board level to manage a more age diverse workforce. This is a statistic that needs to improve. Actions for Government
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work, including recommendations, supporting evidence and links to resources for policymakers and employers Topic pages Inclusion and diversityLearn how to promote equal opportunities and manage inclusion and diversity in the workplace Read morePolicy engagementEngaging with ministers, other policy makers and our membership to inform our views to influence government Read moreWhat is a good suggestion for managing cultural diversity?One suggestion for building a culture that respects diversity is that managers should be accountable for diversity-related goals. Affirmative action programs are among the most controversial diversity management methods available. Preferential treatment programs for minorities can be illegal in some cases.
Which of the following is an advantage of diversity for a business organization?One of the primary benefits of diversity in the workplace is that it improves employee morale and engagement. This factor alone can lead to higher productivity and revenue. Additionally, having a diverse team can strengthen your brand and make it more appealing to potential clients.
Which of the following statements is true about countries that are high in uncertainty avoidance?Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is a) They prefer predictable rules and regulations to ambiguity and risk. A culture that supports high uncertainty avoidance has people inclined to rules and regulations more in order to reduce ambiguity and risk from their decisions.
Which culture is most likely to be categorized as one in which people define themselves as individuals and form looser ties with their groups?Individualism-Collectivism. Individualistic cultures are cultures in which people define themselves as an individual and form looser ties with their groups. These cultures value autonomy and independence of the person, self-reliance, and creativity.
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