In CMI’s 75th Anniversary research, 95% of those who thought older workers in their organisation were under-represented either said that their organisation was not proactively trying to recruit older workers to diversify their workforce, or that they did not know if action was being taken.
As more of us face longer working lives, we need to harness the benefits of multigenerational teams. So, what steps should employers take to improve age diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
Watch this documentary to hear perspectives from across the working generations, giving you insights and advice to understand where you can make a difference.
Age in the Workplace
As everyone faces longer working lives, there is a need to reframe how we think about age in the workforce. Our Advisory Council argued that rather than seeing increases in life expectancy as meaning increases in the length of retirement, how can we increase opportunities for education and training in later life, or support the beginning of a new venture or career? How can we open up and rebalance opportunities across all life stages?
We take a look at the findings from our research and the steps managers and leaders can take to create truly inclusive workplaces. Read the discussion paper on Age in the workplace.
Paul Jackson CMgr FCMI’s journey from apprentice to CMI Fellow over his 52-year career
Inclusion expert Tanya McCalmon CMgr MCMI on how diversity takes many different forms
How to get everyone on board with new ways of working – from how to be respectful of old habits, to the importance of praise
Chartered Manager of the Week Catherine Myszka ChMC CMgr FCMI: “I started asking what was wrong. Was it me?”
Supporting low-skilled employees and new starters to succeed in the workplace. This research focuses on the central role that managers and leaders play in supporting low-skilled workers to succeed and progress in the workplace.
Have your voice heard on important matters like workplace inclusivity through CMI’s community networks. These are made up of passionate individuals who come together to advocate for real change in their organisations and industries.