Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
On 24th March, Chamber and IoD members were joined by Lynsey Simpson, Founder and CEO of 55 / Redefined to discuss and challenge perceptions and explore how businesses can adapt to create age-inclusive environments and the opportunity for future-proof workforces.
Example snippets of the research study include:
• 46% of over 55s want to continue working beyond age 66
• 89% of over 55s would be prepared to take a drop in salary to retrain in a new role/industry
• 65% of employers will only hire an over 55 employee to do the specific role they are already experienced in and would not consider re-training them into a new role/sector
• 72% of employers believe there is a need to hire more 55-75 year olds into the workforce
• What are the issues and opportunities for employers to focus on?
• How do you attract & retain older workers?
55/Redfined Ageism Report 2021
Pictured above L-R: Stuart Colligon, Auxesia, Jennifer Houghton, IoD, Lynsey Simpson, 55/Redefined, Rebecca George, Chamber of Commerce, Will Corrin, Ravenscroft