The Age and Employment Network

Did you know people are working longer - increased life expectancy combined with shortfalls in pension provision mean employees are retiring later? (Acas)

TAEN - The Age and Employment Network is an independent charity operating through a team based in London and a group of regional consultants. Established in 1998 TAEN was formerly known as Third Age Employment Network.

The organisation is supported by Help the Aged and based in their London headquarters at King's Cross. The funding TAEN receives from Help the Aged is an indication of the importance of taking steps in mid-life that prevent future disadvantage and contribute to an active, healthy old age with a satisfactory quality of life.

TAEN is a network of 250 member organisations which represent much of the leading experience on age and employment issues across the UK. Examples of these member organisations include; ACAS, Age Concern England, Barclays PLC, BT, Devon County Council, GlaxoSmithKline, Jobcentre Plus, the Learning and Skills Council, Manpower, NHS Employers, Norwich Union, London Development Agency, the North West Development Agency and PRIME.

TAEN is committed to sustaining its role as a leading centre of expertise on everything to do with age and employment: public policy, good practice, research, trends, and who is doing what across the country. TAEN is collecting expertise and knowledge of age management practices and is keen to hear from HR professionals, trade unions and others with experience in this area.

Working with both employers and recruitment agencies operating age-neutral policies TAEN also helps individuals looking for employment or who want to change direction to develop their careers or undertake training. The organisation provide a signposting service for both employers and individuals, directing them to relevant organisations, TAEN members and partners and a number of useful resources.

TAEN offers:

• Up-to-the-minute information and interpretation.
• Signposting to relevant organisations, partners, publications and websites.
• Advice on career and work management and making a fresh start.
• Advice on recruitment, development and retention of workers of all ages.
• Influence on public policy.
• Understanding of Age Legislation (including the Agebusters web site).
• Case studies of individual experiences.
• Consultancy and project work.
• Presentations and bespoke communications.

For more information about TAEN please visit their website.