Session 1

Introduction

Definition of ageism

The legal position – Age Discrimination Regulations  

The business benefits    

Introduction to ‘Action Planning’   

Session 2

Recruitment

Trainer led input

Groups answer 2 key questions about recruitment & selection in their organisations

Groups examine Case studies

Good practice guidelines – on handouts

Participants begin to formulate Action Plan

Session 3

Training & Development & Promotion

Trainer led input

Groups answer key questions about T&D Promotion in their organisations

Case studies

Good practice guidelines

Participants begin to develop Action Plan

Session 4

Redundancy

Trainer led input

Groups answer key question on promoting non-ageist redundancy policies

Case studies

Good practice guidelines

Participants continue developing Action Plan

Session 5

Retirement

Trainer led input

Groups answer 2 key questions on business case & challenges

Groups examine Case studies

Good practice guidelines

Participants finalise Action Plan

Session 6

Good recommendations from employers

Summary

Questions

Evaluation