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GenerationXperience and the Wise Council celebrate UK Older People’s Day

'GenerationXperience UK Older people’s day' on 1st October 2007 is a celebration of the opportunities and aspirations of older people and their contribution to our society and the economy. For further information go to: GenerationXperience

Jobcentre Plus has launched the Wise Council, a dedicated, online advice forum spear-headed by inventor Trevor Baylis and supported by TAEN - The Age and Employment Network, and BT for employers and individuals across the country, to enable older people to make the most of employment opportunities available. For further information go to: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Legendary inventor, Trevor Baylis, OBE said:

“Just because you’re over 50 years old doesn’t mean that you have to down tools. I’ve had some of the best experiences in my later years and think that young and old can learn a lot from each other.”

Chris Ball, Chief Executive, TAEN said:

“Tapping into a wider pool of talent, experience and skills can help employers increase productivity, maintain a competitive advantage and improve the bottom line. We are committed to helping older people maintain a satisfactory quality of life and reports such as this demonstrate the role older people can and continue to play in daily working life.”

Aaron McCormack, BT Age Champion and CEO BT Conferencing, said:

“At BT we strongly believe that age should not be a factor when assessing an employee’s merit, individuals should be assessed on their skills and attributes. Teams of varying ages put us in the best possible position to truly understand our customers' needs, while also benefiting from the diverse pool of views, opinions and experiences.”

Date: 01 Oct 07

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