Forties People
The recruitment agency with a mature outlook and an innovative approach!
| Register with Us |
| Search for a Job |
| Find Jobs in London |
| Find Jobs in Hertfordshire |
| Candidate Login |
| Your Feedback |
No Placement No Fee
Our service doesn't cost you a penny unless we find you the right candidate
| Age discrimination 'rooted in British society' |
 |
 |
 |
| Latest Recruitment News - Mature Aged Recruitment News |
| Written by DirectNews Feed |
| Friday, 03 February 2012 00:00 |
 Age-related discrimination is still rooted in British society, according to research from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).On surveying more than 2,000 adults in the UK, it found that on average, respondents thought that 'youth' ends at the age of 41 and 'old age' begins at 59, with the barriers increasing in relation to the age of the respondent. Over a third of respondents said they had been shown some age-related prejudice in the last year, a rise on the previous quarter. However, it was people under 25-years-old who were found to experience the most age discrimination. In the work environment, the survey found that most people would accept a suitably-qualified 30-year-old or 70-year-old as their boss, although more people thought an older boss was 'unacceptable' than a younger one. The findings could come as a surprise to experienced admin staff and other employees with established careers, particularly with the pension age rising. Chief executive of the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion, Denise Keating, commented: "While many companies have solid diversity policies, this may not run throughout the company, which is an issue that needs to be addressed. "It is important that employers do all they can to ensure this does not lead to discrimination or favouritism of any kind, which could cause the exclusion of talented individuals from the workplace." Posted by Mary King 
|
Latest Recruitment News
-
How important are bonus incentives to executives?
(Tuesday 22 May 2012) -
Senior employees call for flexible working
(Monday 21 May 2012) -
Older workers more likely to work from home, survey finds
(Friday 18 May 2012) -
Businesses urged to consider advantages of flexible working
(Tuesday 15 May 2012) -
Queen's speech reveals changes to parental leave
(Friday 11 May 2012)
Archive News
-
New Recruit May 2012
03-May-2012 -
New Recruit April 2012
03-April-2012 -
New Recruit March 2012
12-March-2012 -
New Recruit February 2012
02-February-2012 -
New Recruit December
05-December-2011