Introducing our newest division at O50C specializing in training, implementation, development and understanding of Age Diversity in your recruitment collaborating with Jo Major, the founder of Diversity in Recruitment, O50C are now thrilled to provide training workshops that are designed to enhance the skills of your internal recruiters and hiring managers. Our sessions go beyond theoretical knowledge; they focus on the practical implementation of DE&I best practices throughout the recruitment cycle.
Our Training
At O50C, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at our core. Our focus in the over-50s recruitment sector, not only connecting our clients with exceptional talent but also aiding them in developing recruitment processes that are truly inclusive, accessible, and equitable. We aim to assist you in forming high-performing, age-diverse teams that reflect the communities of your consumers and customers. It is proven that a demographic workforce is a positive productive environment for organisations.
This hands-on approach ensures your team is well-equipped to attract, evaluate, and onboard diverse talent effectively.
Whether your goal is to improve your grasp of inclusive language, minimize age bias in decision-making, or create more accessible hiring processes for age diverse candidates, our expert-led training will empower your teams to expand your talent pool and reinforce your organisation's commitment to inclusive recruitment practices.
Meet our trainer
With over two decades in the recruitment space, Jo is a catalyst for change in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in hiring and talent attraction. Focused on reshaping recruitment cultures, she has pioneered award-winning strategic DE&I training programs for her clients that elevate candidate engagement, attract underrepresented talent, and enhance the overall recruitment experience. Founder of Diversity in Recruitment, Jo is passionate about placing DE&I at the forefront of recruitment agendas, firmly believing in its power to instigate genuine change and improve hiring managers' and recruiters' performance and results.
As a prominent figure in the UK recruitment landscape, Jo lends her expertise as a sought-after podcast guest, event speaker, and awards panellist, including the TiARA’s and the Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards. She collaborates with industry leaders such as Bullhorn, The Access Group, Recite Me, JAAQ at Work, The CIPD, and The HR World. Jo also co-presents the LinkedIn Live series, 'Can Recruitment Crack Inequality,' providing invaluable insights and tools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment processes.
How it works
To effectively tailor our training to your specific needs, it's essential to gauge where your business currently stands on its DE&I journey. We'll start by asking you to complete our straightforward, inclusive diversity recruitment health check survey. Following this, we'll arrange an initial discovery conversation with Jo Major to further understand your unique challenges and objectives. Based on this insight, we will develop a customised training action plan designed to deliver immediate results and directly address your key areas of concern.
Our workshops
We offer in-person, virtual and eLearning training; her delivery method will depend on your unique training culture and the resources and time you have to commit to your learning journey.
So, whether your organization engages with us half-day, full-day, one- or two-hour bite-sized learning or are looking for on-demand self-paced learning, we are flexible and want to support you in a way that works for your business so that you have tools to effectively recruit age diverse candidates successfully.
The modules
Session 1
Understanding Age Inclusion in the Workplace
This session explores the concept of age diversity and its significance in creating an inclusive workplace. Participants will learn about age-related biases, the benefits of a multi-generational workforce, and legal frameworks like the Equality Act 2010 that protect against age discrimination.
Session 2
Age Inclusion in Recruitment Practices
This session delves into how age biases can influence recruitment processes and ways to mitigate them. The focus will be on designing age-inclusive job advertisements, ensuring equitable recruitment practices, and understanding the impact of ageism on talent attraction.
Session 3
Developing Age-Inclusive Talent Attraction Strategies
This session aims to equip participants with strategies to attract a diverse age demographic. It covers best practices for engaging with different age groups, tailoring employer branding to appeal across generations, and leveraging media and platforms that resonate with a broad audience.
Session 4
Retention and Development of an Age-Diverse Workforce
The final session focuses on retaining and developing employees of various ages. Topics include creating developmental opportunities catering to different career stages, fostering an age-inclusive culture, and implementing mentorship programs facilitating knowledge sharing across generations.