| Solicitor challenges mandatory retirement at 65 |
| Leslie Seldon, former Senior Partner of Kent firm Clarkson Wright and Jakes, has challenged an Employment Tribunal decision that upheld the firm's policy of mandatory partner retirement at 65.
We await the decision with great interest. |
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| Mature Workers bridge the skills gap |
| I read with great interest today that UK entrepreneurs are increasingly relying on older workers to plug skills shortages in their businesses, according to figures released by entrepreneur think tank, the Tenon Forum.Nearly half (45 per cent) of UK owner-managers are concerned about skills shortages and many claim younger recruits are often just not up to the job. Many entrepreneurs are now looking to the previously untapped potential of older workers to plug the gap, with two thirds (66 per cent) of SME leaders agreeing that the employment of workers aged 50 plus is a good solution to skills shortages. And more than a fifth (22 per cent) of entrepreneurial businesses actually favour the hiring of older workers over college leavers as a solution to staffing problems. |
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| Another "mature" brand |
| MatureMD was launched on 8th April 2008 and will be run by Peter Detre an experienced London-based CEO. MatureMD is the latest brand from Mature Appointments. |
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| Celia gets her job back |
| Worthing Council has reinstated Celia Powis and extended her contract for 12 months. |
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| Age Discrimination Alive and Well |
| This morning BBC Breakfast reported the story of 70-year old fitness instructor Celia Powis, who was sacked by Worthing Borough Council for being too old. Her appeal against the decision is tomorrow. |
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