Older Workers and Carers: The Key to Employers’ Skills Gaps
Free live webinar – 15th June @ 11am
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Older workers and carers have left the workforce in disproportionate numbers since 2020. Yet this group holds the key to solving the UK’s growing skills gap—and their retention is now a strategic priority for employers.
In the Spring Budget, over-50s were one of three key groups identified as essential to driving economic recovery. Many are experienced, senior professionals with complex lives, including caring responsibilities. According to Carers UK, one in seven employees juggles work with unpaid care—most commonly among those aged 46–65.
Join us for this timely webinar, held in the wake of Carers Week, to explore what employers can do to attract and retain older workers and carers—and why it’s essential for workforce resilience and long-term success.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- The current data on older workers, unpaid carers, and emerging workforce trends
- What older workers and carers need from employers—and what’s working in practice
- How to create supportive, inclusive environments for experienced professionals
- Practical strategies to future-proof your workforce and close critical skills gaps
Meet Our Expert Panel
Hosted by: James Marsh
HR Manager at Planet Organic and former Editor of HRreview
James brings a wealth of experience in HR strategy and workplace inclusion. He hosts the InsideHR webinar series and works at the intersection of L&D and workforce wellbeing.
Jennifer Liston-Smith
Head of Thought Leadership, Bright Horizons
Jennifer is a leading voice on family-friendly, flexible, and inclusive workplace strategies, with particular expertise in supporting employees through key life transitions.
Kim Chaplain
Specialist Advisor, Centre for Ageing Better
Kim brings 30+ years of experience in employment and skills. Her work focuses on enabling age-friendly workplaces and fostering partnerships between employers and community services.
Katherine Wilson
Head of Employers for Carers, Carers UK
Katherine leads Carers UK’s employer-focused initiatives, including its benchmarking scheme, Carer Confident. She is a long-standing advocate for carers in the workplace and supports employers in designing inclusive policy and practice.
