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| Survey of jobseekers aged 50+ | | Author(s) | Chris Ball, Wendy Loretto |
| Corporate Author | TAEN - The Age and Employment Network; University of Edinburgh Business School; European Social Fund |
| Publisher | TAEN, London, 2013 |
| Pages | 44 pp |
| Source | TAEN, 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. E-mail: info@taen.org.uk Web: www.taen.org.uk http://taen.org.uk/resources/view/191 |
| Keywords | Employment of older people ; Middle aged ; Recruitment ; Ageism ; Social surveys. |
| Annotation | It is widely recognised that older workers can offer experience and skills which could be put to good use, so it is in the interests of Britain's economic prosperity that employers successfully tap this potential. However, previous surveys by TAEN have showed older people struggling to overcome prejudices against them. This third edition of the 'Survey of jobseekers aged 50+' is based on findings from 792 respondents, of whom 326 (41%) were aged 55-59. Results are presented as tables and comments. Back to work support was widely seen as unsuited to the task of helping the over 50s back into work. 37% of older jobseekers are suffering from long term unemployment, more than any other age category of the unemployed. While eight in ten of respondents were aware that the default retirement age had been abolished, it was clear that many felt that jobseeking was not any easier. The results point to mismatches of older jobseekers' needs with the actions and policies of the labour market. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-130510001 B |
| Classmark | GC: SE: WK6: B:TOB: 3F |
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