Why Local Government Has a Key Role in Age Inclusion – Listen to Our Podcast Conversation
How can local government lead the way in age-inclusive employment? That’s the question I explored in a recent conversation with Matt Masters, host of a fantastic podcast series focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing local authorities.
As one of the country’s largest employers, local government has the potential to set the standard for age-inclusive hiring practices—helping to attract, retain, and make the most of experienced talent. But its impact doesn’t stop there. Councils also play a vital role in stimulating local economies by supporting businesses to tap into the skills and expertise of a multi-generational workforce.
As Mike Mansfield, CEO of ProAge, puts it:
"Local government has a huge opportunity to lead by example in age inclusion—both by making their own workplaces more age-diverse and by supporting local businesses to do the same. If we want to future-proof our workforce and economy, we need to make sure we’re not overlooking experienced talent.”
In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ Why age inclusion matters for councils as employers
✔️ The benefits of harnessing the skills of experienced workers
✔️ How councils can support local businesses in creating age-friendly workplaces
Matt brings deep insight into the sector, and his thoughtful approach made for a rich discussion. Whether you work in local government, HR, or business leadership, this episode is packed with ideas to help you make age inclusion a reality in your organisation.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tfLsjJ2WQo8O5cWpqRRgh?si=594f101378a64164
Let us know what you think—what more can local government do to champion age inclusion in the workplace?
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