Is this ageist work thing in the UK a good idea?

Question

It seems to mean companies will no longer be allowed to give long service awards, seems that it has a lot of disadvantages

Answer 1

As young people change jobs more often than older workers to think that training of older workers is a waste is incorrect thinking. If Older workers are employed up to the age of 65 then pension payout will decrease meaning that the younger employee will get more pension when they retire. So it is good all round.

Answer 2

I worked in personnel for 15 years and my colleague used to circle the ages on the C.V's/application forms when I asked him why he said if they are over 50 they are no good. I then explained why he was wrong - there is good and bad for the young and old for the following reasons.
OLD - has seen life and lived it, will be more than happy to be working and getting an income, doesnt normally have other committments that will mean they will be taking time off at short notice or indeed just not turning up for work cos they dont feel like it, the older generation tend to be more proud of what they do and how they do it, wont be going off on maternity/paternity leave .
YOUNG - want to learn a trade, may need the money to support themselves and/or family. looking for a long term position and not just for 'pin' money, want to progress though the stages of work and willing to put in the hours and labour to achieve this.
so you see that is just a little something on why we need both young and old in the workforce and after explaining this to my colleague he too had a different outlook on older people and realised that everyone has something to give......

Answer 3

As with everything, there are good and bad points and different points of view.

I think it is good as in the past, people have been deemed too old, in their mid forties, for new employment - which is disgraceful as we are now generally healthier and live longer lives.

The government also are finding it increasingly hard to fund pensions for those who have reached official retirement age.

And I guess a long service award would not be deemed ageist - just what it states "Long Service Award"

Answer 4

i don't think it is. It will mean a lot of people getting discriminated against behind closed doors it will make it much harder to prove.

Worst of all nothing is going to change, if a manager whats a Young person under 21 so they can pay them less, then that's who they are going to hire regardless. A lot of people will apply for jobs they have no chance of getting.

I know this because i was told in a job interview that i have to get to work by car and they would prefer someone younger because of the wage barrier. (I'm only 22 and I'm already discriminated against)

what people don't realise is it they want to bring a claim against an employer they have to pay for the legal advice (all of it) it's very expensive and very few cases can be proved.

In short the new policy is ridiculous!

Answer 5

I moved after the army to a place the place I knew no person. I went to college and of direction being 21 did not stay in the dorm. I made friends with the person pupils. It took me awhile to get to understand human beings yet I did. I easily have lived here for 17 yrs. at present I easily have lost an rather close buddy. I easily have met various human beings online to speak with. i've got faith a number of them are very close. We deliver eachother enjoying cards. I easily have despatched a pair of sketch shoes to the little boy. additionally I easily have replaced jobs. style of feeling somewhat remoted besides. I communicate over with my neighbor and we've become friendly. I spend time along with her doing infant stuff. After just about a 300 and sixty 5 days at my job somebody invited me to somewhat one bathe. i'm excited possibly i'm going to make some friends outdoors of artwork. i like to sing. I have been given right into a band. i'm particular i'm going to make friends that way. Invite some human beings from artwork to be certain the band. you may desire to open as much as new opportunities. I easily have become chatty even nevertheless i'm very shy. I style of see what the different guy or woman is like and then pick if i desire to function that guy or woman as a chum in my circle. Its sluggish going yet do not provide up. attempt to not positioned all your desires into your bfs palms. he's just one guy or woman and he too has desires. possibly do some thing with somebody in his kinfolk. Or take an extra job to bypass lots of the time. Do somethin gyou like and meet others that do it.

Answer 6

It has been long overdue. The problem now is what action will you take when you think you have been discriminated against. How will you know they passed you by because your too old. You might be fully qualified for the position, but overlooked to hire a less qualified 16 year old for a cheaper wage.

Answer 7

I can see it from both sides. The company is not gonna want to take on an older person, spend loads of money training them for them to then retire in 5 years time. If they are gonna spend money on someone they want them to stay for a long time with the company.
But then I guess I feel for older people who actually do want to work and contribute to society etc.

Answer 8

it is completely ridiculous, i work for a company where old people usually buy their products, from the 1st i will not be able to say this. It is just like everything today you cant say anything do anything or offer an opinion about a subject without offending someone or breaking some daft law.

Answer 9

no its not a good idea when the young have families to feed and need the work more

Answer 10

nope it encourage chavs to stay on drugs