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Article Index
Age Discrimination Legislation
Age Legislation October 2006
Good Practice Guidance
Measures of Success
Are you already positive about age?
Recruitment - send the right message
Selection - increase your percentage
Promotion - encourage progression
Training and development - develop your advantage
Redundancy - reduce damage
Retirement - prevent wastage
Frequently Asked Questions
Case Study - Eden Brown
Case Study - Natural Gas Services Ltd
Case Study - HBOS plc
Case Study - Kappa Packaging
Case Study - Better Prospects
Case Study - The Union Learning Fund
Case Study - J Sainsbury
Case Study - Nordam Group, Blackwood
Case Study - Domestic and General
Case Study - Ealing Family Group
Case Study - B and Q
Case Study - Shaw Homes
Useful contacts

Age Discrimination Legislation

Case Study - Natural GasServices Ltd

"Natural Gas Services Ltd was set up in 1995 by five former British Gas engineers and managers in their 40s and 50s. Instead of planning for early retirement, we set up our own company. We now run a successful gas installation and service company based in Hull, which has increased turnover threefold.

We first read about Age Positive in our local newspaper and registered our interest right away. We had already operated an Age Diversity Policy for some time but felt it would be more beneficial to have it written down. The Policy is now communicated to all staff via newsletters and Development Group Meetings.

We recruit from all age groups. Each end of the scale has something to give and learn - and that benefits our staff and the company as a whole."

Roy Bailey, Managing Director



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