Research: Building the case for mid-life career interventions
A “mid-life MOT” is a programme of support and information on work, wealth and wellbeing for people in their 50s and 60s. This literature report explores the extent to which existing evidence backs the idea that offering support to employees can lead to improved business outcomes.
Key findings:
- Concepts related to confidence, such as self-efficacy and psychological capital, have been linked to improved productivity, improved employee performance and reduced absenteeism.
- Employee engagement can be enhanced through support programmes, and this in turn can improve job performance, reduce intentions to leave, and drive greater “organisational citizenship” for the benefit of businesses.
- A range of factors impact whether employees feel engaged in their work, including the dynamics of their team and issues such as whether employees feel their age is a barrier.
The research report also includes interviews with employees who had undertaken a Mid-Life MOT at Aviva. Recurring themes from these include:
- a boost in confidence, particularly with respect to financial planning;
- a perception of feeling valued, strengthening a sense of empowerment to work longer;
- greater reassurance and a reinforced positivity toward the company.
ILC’s research demonstrates that there is evidence linking participation in programmes like the mid-life MOT to business benefits.
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