Research looks at barriers to employment older Nova Scotian adults face
Posted Oct 7, 2017 10:18:09 AM.
Last Updated Oct 7, 2017 10:20:38 AM.
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NOVASCOTIA — Nova Scotia has commissioned a study to better understand the barriers older adults experience when they’re looking for work.
Seniors Minister Leo Glavine says many older Nova Scotians are either still working or looking for jobs and the provincial economy needs all the workers it can get to thrive.
“We want to create working environments that are welcoming, inclusive and supportive of all ages, including older adults,” he says.
The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging at Mount Saint Vincent University is conducting the research for the province.
“We are pleased to be working in partnership with government to generate evidence on a topic that stems from the work we did last year to support the action plan,” said Janice Keefe, director, Nova Scotia Centre on Aging. “Understanding ways to keep older adults attached to the labour force is important from a labour market perspective, and on an individual level by helping people to stay socially connected and utilizing their skills and expertise.”
It will start by doing a literature review and research to understand the barriers and will then conduct interviews with employers and older adults in various sectors.
