With the number of unemployed in the UK nudging two million, Dispatches reveals the ageism rife amongst employers and recruitment agencies. The investigation reveals that being 'older' - even just over 45-years-old - is a risk in the workplace. Older workers are more likely to lose their jobs and fail to secure another position.
The programme looks at the challenges facing older job seekers and how the mandatory retirement age, introduced in 2006, has forced tens of thousands out of their positions, against their will. Dispatches also features the results of two exclusive YouGov surveys on attitudes towards older workers and the effects forced retirement can have on those still wanting to work.
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First Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 09 February 2009 | 8PM | Channel 4 |
Last Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 11 February 2009 | 9PM | More4 |
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