More needs to be done to tackle barriers faced by older UK jobseekers, say experts

More needs to be done to tackle barriers faced by older UK jobseekers, say experts

Campaigners urge ministers to set out plans to encourage people over 50 back into the workplace

When investment firm Canada Life took on and trained a group of over-50s at its Isle of Man investment headquarters recently, managers had three concerns: the new recruits turned up to work too early, they dressed in suits – and they peppered their bosses with questions.

Once persuaded to adopt a slightly more casual dress code, however, the older workers became valued employees.

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