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Over 50's Employment Survey
“With twice as many workers aged 50 plus compared to under-25s now in employment in the UK, there is a pressing need for employment policies, workplace design and occupational health provision to take account of the needs of the ageing workforce. TAEN is a member of the steering group of a significant project, the national Working Late project led by Professor Cheryl Haslam of Loughborough University.
Staff in the University’s Work and Health Research Centre want to learn about the experiences of over-50s in the workplace, including balancing work and other commitments, and securing employment. They are hoping to talk to employers and jobseekers over 50 as part of their study exploring the benefits and obstacles to working up to and beyond state pension age.
The research team is keen to speak to employers regardless of whether they currently employ over-50s or not.
Researcher Ricardo Twumasi explains its significance as follows:
“In this research we wish to explore people’s personal experiences of working and securing work after 50. Results will help policy makers develop guidance to support the inclusion and well-being of people over 50, to ultimately help companies support and understand the needs and experiences of their employees.”
"Interviews have been on-going since June and have already generated some interesting findings, such as the fact many over-50 jobseekers feel their job applications are side-lined due to age. However, very few of these make formal complaints."
Anyone interested in taking part should contact the Loughborough University research team directly: on 01509 223 025 or email a.r.twumasi@lboro.ac.uk
Participants will be asked to take part in an interview of up to an hour either face-to-face or over the phone. All information collected will be strictly confidential, though companies that take part will receive anonymous feedback to help them develop their own policies and support. “
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