• Reluctance to Retire • Legal • Practical • Strategic Guidelines

As the workforce continues to evolve, organisations must adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by an aging employee base. Managing age-related employment policies is not just about compliance — it’s about fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking workplace that values experience while ensuring smooth transitions. This training course provides HR professionals, managers, and business leaders with the knowledge and tools to navigate legal requirements, design flexible retirement strategies, and create policies that support both employees and organisational success. Through expert insights, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to balance workforce planning, employee well-being, and business continuity in an age-diverse environment."

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a trainer with a wealth of experience in this area.

Course Content

Introduction to Age-Related Employment Policies

• Importance of Age-Inclusive Workplaces
• Overview of Retirement & Employment Trends

Legal & Regulatory Framework

• Employment Laws & Retirement Regulations
• Anti-Discrimination Laws (Age Discrimination, Equal Employment)
• Case Studies of Compliance & Legal Risks

Workforce Planning & Age Diversity

• Age-Inclusive Hiring & Retention Strategies
• Supporting Older Workers: Health, Well-being & Training
• Managing Multi-Generational Teams
• Best Practices for Knowledge Transfer & Succession Planning

Addressing Common Challenges & Biases

• Tackling Ageism in the Workplace
• Encouraging Career Development for Senior Employees
• Handling Difficult Conversations on Retirement Plans
• Interactive Scenarios & Role-Playing Exercises

Case Studies & Best Practices

• Real-World Examples of Effective Retirement Policies
• Discussion: How Companies Adapt to an Aging Workforce
• Group Activity: Drafting an Age-Friendly HR Strategy

Managing Retirement Planning in the Workplace

• Designing Fair & Flexible Retirement Policies
• Employee Rights & Employer Responsibilities

Who Should Attend

This course will be most beneficial to HR, team managers, talent acquisition, Diversity & inclusion officers, workforce planning managers, compensation & benefits, employee relations, training & development managers, business owners, CEO’s, directors, managers, legal advisors, Corporate Compliance Officers, union representatives, financial planners to name just a few

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.