1. How employers can help older workers continue to work Alan Beazley

2. The issues Increasing importance of older workers in the labour force Factors affecting older workers’ employment

3. Two key policy areas Extending working lives Removal of the Default Retirement Age Increase in State Pension Age Fuller working lives Improving participation of those 50+

4. Changes to Working Age Population

5. Reasons for working past SPA

8. Employment rate by age and gender

9. Factors affecting older workers’ employment Health conditions, disability and sickness absence Redundancy Caring responsibilities

10. Older workers – health

11. Health problems by age group

12. Effects of health problems

13. Occupations at risk

14. Sectors at risk – men

15. Sectors at risk – women

16. Redundancy by age group

17. Reasons for leaving last job

18. The importance of keeping skills updated

19. Long term unemployment

20. Carers

23. Why do we need older workers? Retain knowledge and experience – 90% Ability to mentor younger employees – 56% Avoid skills shortages – 54% Maintain productivity – 38%

24. Key issues for employers Refreshing the skills of older employees – 60% Managing health and wellness – 51% Reviewing the retirement process – 51% Developing flexible working practices – 49% Helping managers to be competent in managing older workers – 49% Identifying the cost benefits of retaining an older workforce – 45%

25. In summary Work to overcome ageist stereotyping Targeted health education and interventions Ongoing skills training Flexible working

26. Contact www.enei.org.uk alan.beazley@enei.org.uk