Age Friendly Employer

Creating a more inclusive workforce

The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Employers commit to improving work for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce.   

As an Age-friendly Employer, we will…

1. Identify a senior sponsor for age-inclusion in our workforce – and publicly state our commitment to the pledge
2. Ensure that age is specifically named within our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies
3. Take action to improve the recruitment, retention and development of workers over 50 from one of the following areas:
   • Create an age-friendly culture
   • Hire age-positively
   • Be flexible about flexible working
   • Encourage career development at all ages
   • Ensure everyone has the health support they need

We will commit to take action in at least one area every year and will report back on our activities and achievements annually.