BITC Age at Work

News from @BITC Age engagement driving age inclusive work for all with a focus on 50+.

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

More evidence that #employers are overlooking #talent & #experience of #olderworkers in #recruitment when 50+ are productive, keen to learn new skills & very much looking for flex ways to work. @BITC Opening Doors resources help you make the best of 50+ talent when recruiting.

[People Management @PeopleMgt]

Research suggests negative stereotypes often stop older workers from returning to the labour market, while experts say culture, value and policy must play a role in change
#HRnews

https://t.co/Oljcl7fVW1

[workingwise.co.uk @WorkingWiseUK]

#Olderworkers are twice as likely to have had no training or development support in their current role as younger workers, according to new research by YouGov for Business in the Community [BITC]. @AgeBITC https://t.co/2OzD5PpmJ3

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

The announcement of the #Menopause Employment Champion is all the more welcome in the week of #InternationalWomensDay2023. Action to normalise #menopause at work has never been more important to ensure women can achieve their potential throughout their careers. #menopausematters

[Business in the Community @BITC]

The appointment of a new #Menopause Employment Champion by Govt is extremely welcomed. The Govt’s leadership on this issue is very much needed, but this leadership must be followed by action from employers. Our menopause toolkit can help - find out more ➡️ https://t.co/rlf5DDBCNT

[Business in the Community @BITC]

The appointment of a new #Menopause Employment Champion by Govt is extremely welcomed. The Govt’s leadership on this issue is very much needed, but this leadership must be followed by action from employers. Our menopause toolkit can help - find out more ➡️ https://t.co/rlf5DDBCNT

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

Only 1 in 4 employers are keen to hire older talent according to new research by @cmi_managers but Chancellor wants more retired over 50s to return to work to support UK growth. We need to end age bias in recruitment. @BITC campaign Opening Doors can help.
https://t.co/PoFrChzQls

[Business in the Community @BITC]

It’s #NationalOlderWorkersWeek which aims to spotlight issues faced by #OlderWorkers & inspire action by employers to promote #AgeDiversity. We’re committed to helping individuals of all ages & we have dedicated progs for older individuals in need of support. Read on!🧵👇#NOWW22

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

This National Older Workers Week, we’re proud to share details of the incredible story of our ClickSilver prog, established to help older residents use tech to gain confidence & improve their #DigitalSkills with the help of business volunteers 👏🖥️https://t.co/99qJRhNL5w #NOWW22

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

#OlderWorkers offer a rich pool of talent & experience but are often overlooked due to age bias in recruitment. We believe that a key solution is for businesses to change the way they recruit. Find out more in our latest blog: https://t.co/89kA8EgYB2 #NOWW22 #InclusiveRecruitment

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

Making sure that women don’t leave work due to #menopause is now more important than ever. ⚠️

This #WorldMenopauseDay, we’re proud to share our free Menopause in the Workplace Toolkit which contains valuable, practical advice for employers: https://t.co/ftp1Fo1iTP #CostOfLiving

[Business in the Community @BITC]

Redefining success: BITC Wellbeing Leadership Team members discussing campaign strategy of why #workplacewellbeing needs to be practical, high impact, and imperative. https://t.co/WgI5omilyJ
@HeathrowAirport @UKMercer @AXAUK @WJ_Ltd @theupcompanyuk

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

This #CarersWeek, our #Age Campaign Manager Angela Watson considers the current issues for working carers + advises on how employers can make caring at work the norm, NOT the exception. Read Angela's blog: https://t.co/3pIsJDVpAq #Age #Equality

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

A mid-life MOT is an important tool which can drive retention rates for #OlderWorkers + foster a more age-inclusive workplace. But what are the benefits?
📲 Here's 3️⃣ core themes that mid-life MOTs help employees to consider...
Download the full #toolkit: https://t.co/QNcN2aFSAN

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

Older workers face challenges balancing work/daily lives with many who who left during #COVID19 not returning. @AgeBITC manager @AngelaWatsonAW considers how a mid-life MOT can help people make better career decisions + be hugely beneficial to businesses👍 https://t.co/8Z59U2kn7l

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

Great to see our Age Campaign Manager @AngelaWatsonAW featured in this @WATC_Updates
article, reflecting on the recently finished Menopause Awareness Month (October 1-31) and offering 6⃣ tips for supporting menopausal workers: https://t.co/8ONtHYIVEb #Age #ResponsibleBusiness

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

Our Age Campaign Manager @AngelaWatsonAW reflects on #MenopauseAwarenessMonth, highlighting the resources we have available to members and non-members to support employees during #menopause.
Read the blog and access our menopause toolkits here: https://t.co/gWD4t08wS9 #AgeAtWork

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

#Menopause is an issue that impacts society as a whole. Learn how @avivaplc, @santanderuk & @swpolice are making significant progress on what has been a taboo subject. Members can read the case studies & find out how we help your business: https://t.co/jCP81BlQGk
#Inclusion #Age

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

Today is #WorldMenopauseDay2021 Let's eliminate the taboo of menopause together! You can read the @BITC menopause toolkit for free this month to celebrate #MenopauseAwarenessMonth https://t.co/kq5BbGassf Find practical advice to help employers take action now. #menopauseawareness

[Business in the Community @BITC]

Watch this video 👇 to learn more about #menopause symptoms & find some practical suggestions on ways to cope or assist someone going through it themselves.
📺 Produced by @bitcni with @BelfastTrust
https://t.co/C1TxQX8wW1
#WorldMenopauseDay2021

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

Many older workers remain in the furlough scheme which ends today, now at risk of redundancy. They are a reserve of skills & experience, untapped due to age bias in recruitment. @BITC’s blog https://t.co/HSRD8nTf5x tells you how you can reach them, with a link to our new toolkit.

[BITC Age at Work @AgeBITC]

How can ‘mid-life MOTs’ help shape good work in later life? How can businesses co-design jobs with older employees to make work ‘work’ for them, whatever their personal circumstances? Our @AgeBITC campaign manager @AngelaWatsonAW explains https://t.co/4RmRztuFQQ #WorkLifeBalance