on Mar 30th, 2006Age Positive Awards 2006
The search is on for people who are positive about age and challenge ageist attitudes and stereotypes. Employers and workers who demonstrate real commitment, who focus on what the individual has to offer and not on their age.
Launching the Awards, Stephen Timms, Minister for Pensions Reform, said: “It’s time to bring ageism to an end. The Government is introducing new laws this October to make age discrimination illegal. Discrimination is not only bad for individuals who suffer the adverse effects, it’s bad for business too. Companies of all sizes have realised that a successful workforce is a mixed-age one that includes older workers, bringing business benefits such as reduced recruitment costs, higher retention rates, greater flexibility, higher productivity, and a broader range of skills and experience.”
The Age Positive Awards 2006 invite entries in two categories:
- Employer category: Employers who can demonstrate that they have a positive attitude towards age diversity in recruitment, training or development.
- Individual category: Individuals who can demonstrate how they are defying ageist stereotypes or have overcome ageism.
Closing date
The closing date for entries is Friday 14th April 2006.