Older Workers in the Dumfries and Galloway Labour Market

Citation

McQuaid R, Hollywood E, Danson M, Anastasiadou C & Fuertes V (2005) Older Workers in the Dumfries and Galloway Labour Market. Scottish Enterprise. Employment Research Institute.

Abstract
The overall aim of this report is to outline the findings of a research study into the current status of older workers in the Dumfries and Galloway labour market and to recommend a number of policy interventions. The study was carried out by the Employment Research Institute at Napier University, Edinburgh with the support of Paisley University. Three components were examined in this study:  - The evidence base of older workers in Dumfries and Galloway  - Employers' responses to workforce ageing  - Stakeholder awareness and responses to workforce ageing The research methods used in this study included an analysis of secondary data and policy documents and interviews with key stakeholders and employers in Dumfries and Galloway.