{"id":5206,"date":"2023-09-18T12:56:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T12:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recruit.ie\/careers\/?p=5206"},"modified":"2023-09-18T12:56:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T12:56:56","slug":"study-exposes-gap-between-employers-and-older-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recruit.ie\/careers\/study-exposes-gap-between-employers-and-older-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Exposes Gap Between Employers and Older Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">New research from Hays Ireland reveals a disconnect between older employees&#8217; retirement plans and employers&#8217; strategies for retaining mature talent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rte.ie\/news\/business\/2023\/0912\/1404708-older-workers\/\">RTE<\/a> has reported that the data which shows that 22% of professionals over 50 intend to retire within 5 years. However, only 38% of employers have discussed retirement plans with them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Many older staff prioritize flexible schedules, health benefits, and retirement planning when considering new roles. But less than half of companies currently offer retirement planning, and only 15% provide part-time options specifically for over-50 employees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">While 72% of employers say they actively recruit older workers, half of mature workers believe their age has hindered job offers before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">70% of employers insist staff are treated equally regardless of age. But a perception gap persists on both sides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">As technology rapidly transforms roles, older staff may feel pressured to retire earlier, causing valuable knowledge and experience to vanish. Proactive training and upskilling can prevent this.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">The findings spotlight the need for improved communication between employers and mature staff on retirement plans and priorities. With strategic support, older professionals can continue contributing their expertise.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recruit.ie\/\">Recruit.ie<\/a>\u00a0is a specialist recruitment consultancy and event organiser. 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RTE has reported that the data which shows that 22% of professionals over 50 intend to retire within 5 years. However, only 38% of employers have discussed retirement plans with them. 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