Government appoints Altmann as business champion for older workers
18 July 2014
Economist, policy expert and consumer champion Ros Altmann CBE has been appointed by the government as its new business champion for older workers.
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
Economist, policy expert and consumer champion Ros Altmann CBE has been appointed by the government as its new business champion for older workers.
The appointment marks the latest step in the government’s drive to support over-50s in the UK labour market.
Altmann, a former director-general of Saga and independent expert on later life issues, will be responsible for making the case for older workers within the business community and challenging outdated perceptions.
Altmann said that a big part of her role would involve working with employers to “understand the significant benefits of retaining and recruiting older workers”.
“This fast-growing section of society has so much experience and talent to offer and could play a vital role in future growth. Everyone can benefit from ensuring their skills do not go to waste.”
Economist, policy expert and consumer champion Ros Altmann CBE has been appointed by the government as its new business champion for older workers.
The appointment marks the latest step in the government’s drive to support over-50s in the UK labour market.
Altmann, a former director-general of Saga and independent expert on later life issues, will be responsible for making the case for older workers within the business community and challenging outdated perceptions.
Altmann said that a big part of her role would involve working with employers to “understand the significant benefits of retaining and recruiting older workers”.
“This fast-growing section of society has so much experience and talent to offer and could play a vital role in future growth. Everyone can benefit from ensuring their skills do not go to waste.”
