Line Manager Training

We offer a range of workshops for line managers dedicated to raising awareness, building knowledge and understanding and developing skills around age-related workplace topics.

Research shows that organisations find that having intergenerational workforce is key to business growth but only half include age in their Diversity and Inclusion agenda. 

33% of Scotland’s workforce is 50+ and the number of people age 65 and over in employment rose to a record 1.4 million in 2022.  Meanwhile, 93% of employers have reported experiencing skills shortages but only 4 in 10 were open to hiring people aged between 50 and 64; less than 1 in 5 recruiters were open to hiring people over 65.

Line managers play an important role in how older workers experience the workplace.  Even in organisations which have appropriate policies in place, there can be disparities in how line managers implement these policies.  Poor implementation of policies caused by a lack of understanding and skills in line managers can result in a costly increase in turnover of older workers.  Understanding how to apply reasonable adjustments and adaptations for older workers can improve retention and productivity.

Scotland’s population is ageing, as is its workforce.  Age diversity is the future of Scottish organisations.  It is vital that you act now to futureproof your workforce, strengthen your recruitment and retention practices and build an age-inclusive culture that can let diversity thrive.

In addition to running line manager training in-house for up to 16 of your colleagues, we also run open workshops throughout the year on variety of topics.  For more information about our line manager workshops or to making a booking, please visit the pages below.