Age is Not an Obstacle, but an Advantage: Tips for Employing Older Workers

Older workers around the world are becoming an increasingly significant part of the workforce, yet they face various forms of discrimination in hiring processes and on the job.

Helping Overlooked Talent Thrive

At Adecco, we have extensive experience in connecting hidden talent with the right opportunities and strive to create a diverse workforce. By taking small steps, employers can make a positive change and ensure that older employees will be successful in the long term.

Here are some key facts from our report "The Many Ages Of The Workplace":

• The minimum retirement age will continue to rise over the next 25 years.
• Over the past 25 years, the number of workers aged 55 and older has doubled.
• 44% of job seekers aged 45 and older have already adjusted their age on their resumes.
• 64% of older employees have already experienced workplace discrimination.
• 54% of older employees do not have access to further education, while 85% are willing to continue learning.
• Employees over the age of 50 have the highest levels of motivation and engagement at work.

Attracting and retaining talent of all ages is crucial for future success, but many employers struggle to know where and how to start.

In the report "The Many Ages Of The Workplace," we find that:

• Discrimination can affect workers of all ages, and this needs to be addressed at the corporate level.
• Older workers are a large and growing part of the workforce.
• By implementing certain measures, your organization can become more attractive to talent of all ages.
• Our recruitment experts can help you develop and optimize the work of older employees.

Let’s discard stereotypes and take the following steps to improve the inclusion of older employees. What can you do today?

• Build an age-friendly employer brand.
• Pay attention to the language in job ads that might prioritize younger candidates and discourage older ones.
• Keep advertising channels in mind when searching for new employees (younger individuals are currently more active on Instagram and TikTok, while older ones tend to use LinkedIn and Facebook more).
• Seek recommendations from relevant employees.
• At the same time, do not limit your choices based on years of experience.

Employees of all ages contribute to a diverse workforce in the long term. Let Adecco help you with their employment. We assist you in finding the best solutions for your talent. Contact us.

The full report is available at the link.