Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to promote age-inclusive working practices.

DWP engages with employers to encourage positive attitudes towards older workers and the benefits of a multi-generational workforce, and the adoption of suitable work practices to increase the retention, retraining and recruitment of older workers.

The Business Champion for Older Workers, Andy Briggs, helps the government’s efforts to engage with employers and business to promote the benefits of employing and retaining older workers in England. He co-chairs, with the Minister for Employment, a regular roundtable with key employer organisations.

The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote age inclusive working practices. We have also pioneered 50+ Champions across the UK.