[Resource] Age-friendly Employer Pledge
Creating a more inclusive workforce!
See what UK is up to and use their Employer Pledge Initiative as an example:
The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Employers commit to improving work for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce.
- The Framework
- Toolkit
- Case Studies
- FAQ's
- UK employers participating
The Pledge
As an Age-friendly Employer, we will . . .
- Identify a senior sponsor for age-inclusion in our workforce — and publicly state our commitment to the pledge
- Ensure that age is specifically named within our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies
- Take action to improve the recruitment, retention and development of workers over 50 from one of the following areas:
- Create an age-friendly culture
- Hire age-positively
- Be flexible about flexible working
- Encourage career development at all ages
- Ensure everyone has the health support they need
Age-friendly Employer Pledge
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By
Centre for Ageing Better
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Published
Jan 22, 2026
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Subject Area
- Age-friendly Communities
- Impact Stories
- Resources & Reports - International
- Organizational Development
- Non-profit / Charitable Sector Development
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Volunteer Coordinators/Leaders
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Category
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