Havas people MD Gareth Edwards introduces the concept of recareering, working longer and the older workforce

7. Key drivers for
recareering

8. The demographic
perspective

9. 55+ is fastest growing demographic
Between 2011 and 2021, UK demographic change means:
− _ the 55-59 age group will increase by almost one quarter
− _ the 40-44 and 45-49 age groups will decrease by 13%
− _ the 34-39 year old age group will rise by 12%
− _ the 30-34 age group will increase by 22%
− _ the 20-24 age group will fall by 10%
− _ the 15-19 age group will fall by 6%.

11. The organisational
perspective

20. Declining salaries over 50

29. Benefits of recareering

30. Awide range of benefits
−Improved retention
−Low rates of sickness absence
−Improved customer relationships by reflecting
customer base
−Strong work ethic
−An ability to manage and cope with stress
−Reduced turnover

31. Acall to action
−Shout louder about business benefits
−Look to government to incentivise later years apprenticeships
and internships
−Encourage recareerers to share more of the success stories
and routes to implementation
−Deal with supply side issues via case studies highlighting long
term benefits, and practical help
−Challenge misconceptions and ageism
−Joint initiatives – organisations in the same industry working
together to create sympathetic environments
−Make sure recruitment is ageless; focusing on skills and
potential as opposed to qualification or job titles
−Visit recareering.co.uk
−Sign up to participate in our recareering survey

32. THANK YOU