Recognizing Need for Benefits Appealing to young and Old Workers

The active ageing approach is based on the recognition of the human rights of older people and the United Nation Principle of independence, participation, dignity, care and self-fulfilment. It shifts strategic planning away from a need based approach that recognizes the rights of people to equality of opportunity and treatment in all aspect of life as they grow older.
Ageing should be a positive experience, longer life must be accompanied by continuing opportunities for health, participation, security and employment. The idea that everyone over age 60 is dependent is however a false assumption. Societies that value social justice must strive to ensure that all policies and practices uphold and guarantee the rights of all people, regardless of age.
Age discrimination in the construction is a significant barrier to employment and despite government legislation to prevent it, the problem persists. Too many over 50s are unemployed, which is a waste of skills and experience and loss to the economy. Majority of workers over 50 (62% of women and 59% of men) want to continue working beyond state pension age. 60% would like to continue working after state pension but on a part-time basis.
Longer life expectancies lead to an ageing population, thus the need to create more age-friendly workplaces. The need to attract younger talent, while holding onto experienced workers is creating a demand for financial benefits plan that appeal to a multigenerational workforce. 2RECREATE will create jobs opportunity which are flexible and targeted to over 50s, employ people that can deliver quality workmanship, people with experience and who can be trusted. By working with mature builders and matching them with refugees and young people, plays the role in talent management and helps to educate young people about ageing and paying careful attention to upholding the rights of older people will help to reduce and eliminate discrimination and abuse.