workforce taskforce
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The State of Play: Workforce report, published by Intergenerational England on behalf of the Workforce Taskforce, sets out a clear, evidence-based case for intergenerational inclusion in UK workplaces.
Drawing on practice examples from the UK and internationally and contributions from leading experts, the report maps current challenges and practical opportunities for employers, policymakers and sector leaders. Download the full report to read our findings and recommended next steps.
why an intergenerational approach is crucial for businesses
The strength of the future workforce lies in its diversity of age, experience and perspective, intergenerational collaboration is the real driver of change.
Today five generations work side by side in the UK, yet many workplaces are not designed to support longevity, extended career pathways or the possibilities that multigenerational teams can unlock. Demographic change, shifting career expectations and longer working lives require employers to rethink how they attract, retain and develop talent across the life course.
Intergenerational inclusion is a cornerstone of innovation, resilience and long-term organisational success. A more age-balanced workforce encourages knowledge exchange and creativity; it strengthens organisational capacity to serve a diverse and evolving customer base. The economic potential of longevity, including the purchasing power and contribution of older adults, remains substantially underexplored and under-utilised.
why join the taskforce?
For the first time in history, we have 5 generations working side by side. This moment requires new ways of thinking and action. Longevity raises fundamental questions for leaders and policymakers:
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How do we design work and careers that support each life stage?
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How can extended working lives be an opportunity for shared prosperity rather than a source of insecurity?
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In what ways can intergenerational collaboration be embedded into recruitment, people development and workplace culture?
Our taskforce priorities include:
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Establishing place-based pilots
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Developing guidance for employers
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Embedding intergenerational principles in recruitment and personal development
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Supporting evaluation through a social value frameworks
dr daniel jolles
"To unlock the full productivity benefits of intergenerational diversity in the workplace, we must move beyond surface-level initiatives and rethink who intergenerational work is really serving."
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We can help you take your next steps
Intergenerational England is the UK’s national voice on intergenerational practice, trusted across the NHS, government, business, housing and education sectors. Our work is grounded in rigorous research, policy insight and lived experience, ensuring that the solutions we deliver are both evidence-led and practical. We provide scalable frameworks, training and tools that embed lasting change, working in close partnership with organisations to co-create strategies that are responsive to their unique context.
Our approach is impact-driven, focusing not on short-term fixes but on building stronger performance, healthier workplace cultures, and a more inclusive society. With five generations now in the workforce, every organisation faces the challenge and opportunity of designing systems that enable all employees to contribute and thrive.
Intergenerational England stands ready to support you on this journey, from strategic planning through to delivery, helping to build workplaces that are equitable, resilient and fit for the future.
To discuss consultancy, training, join the IE business taskforce or partnership opportunities, please contact us at info@intergenerationalengland.org