Less than half (45%) of employees aged 55 and over feel supported by employers when experiencing work-related stress or illness, according to research published on Friday (27 March) by Verve Healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After polling 2,000 UK professionals, researchers for corporate health provider Verve Healthcare found that workers aged 55 and over report receiving the least support at work, of any age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By comparison, just over half (56%) of employees aged 45 to 54 feel supported by their employer when experiencing work-related stress or illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nearly three quarters (74%) of employees aged 25 to 34 feel supported by their employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Older employees may be reluctant to raise mental health issues and may mask concerns to not appear unprofessional, Simon Jones, director at management consultancy Ariadne Associates, suggested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jones said: \u201cThe findings don’t surprise me. Employers may not expect older staff to exhibit signs of stress, so pay less attention.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: \u201cSometimes the language in communicating mental health support is not always in terms that older workers will respond to.\u201d He suggested that HR teams tailor their approach, and introduce the most effective methods of internal communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advising HR professionals about how to better support older workers, Matt Jenkins, founder of management consultancy Dream and Leap, said: \u201cIf you want to create a culture of belonging, you have to step into the shoes of every employee you have.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s been increased focus on changing demographics as Gen Z has entered the workplace, Jenkins noted. He said: \u201cWhile we\u2019ve invested time in understanding and attempting to meet the needs of the incoming generation of workers, there\u2019s a risk that companies have disregarded those who still play an important role in the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe current world of work needs to actively work to meet everyone\u2019s needs, regardless of age or length of service in the company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jenkins added: \u201cYou can\u2019t change what you don\u2019t see or notice. HR needs to be mindful of seeing and noticing everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBe curious. Ask what people are experiencing and what they need, and actively work to build systems that mean people can do their best work and be their best selves.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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