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Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 50% of the UK’s workforce will be 50 or over by 2020. Employers will need to make decisions based on skills and talents of individuals rather than age. A flexible approach to working patterns can help employers to attract older workers when recruiting and to hold onto their expertise when they are established employees.
Updated: 28 November 2007