Age Discrimination Legislation
Good Practice Guidance
“Age diversity at work” means employing people of all ages, and not discriminating against someone because of how old they are. The guide covers good practice in six areas of employment.
Recruitment
Based on skills, ability and potential
Selection
Based on skills and ability
Promotion
Based on ability or potential
Training and development
Encourage all employees
Redundancy
Be unbiased and use employees’ skills
Retirement
Consider individual and business needs
The main factor in successfully delivering good practice is the genuine commitment of management to put it into practice and communicate it throughout the organisation and beyond.