Session 2: Why Age-Inclusive Recruitment Makes Business Sense

Session Aim

60 minutes

Employers and HR managers

This session explores why age-inclusive recruitment has become a business necessity rather than simply a diversity issue. Participants will examine how unconscious age bias can influence recruitment decisions and discover practical ways to create fairer, more effective recruitment processes that widen access to experienced talent.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain why demographic change and labour shortages make age-inclusive recruitment increasingly important.
• Recognise where age bias can unintentionally influence recruitment decisions.
• Identify practical ways to remove unnecessary barriers for workers aged 45+.
• Commit to one improvement that will make their own recruitment process more inclusive.