Patrick Thomson, Head of Research, Analysis and Policy at Phoenix Insights comments on how in order to meet the UK’s net zero targets, it it pivotal to encourage workers, especially those mid-to late-career with relevant skills and expertise to take up green jobs in the short term.
The UK’s current green skills gap is estimated at 200,000 workers and cannot be bridged by new labour market entrants and early career workers alone. However, a new report has found workers aged 40-65-years-old viewed ‘green jobs’ as riskier than ‘traditional’ jobs in terms of pay, security and skill requirements, which prevents them from considering them as a career option
Patrick Thomson, Head of Research, Analysis and Policy at Phoenix Insights, comments:
Many of us will want or need to change careers before we retire to bring fresh challenges, more flexibility, or if our current role or industry doesn’t feel secure in the long-term. But too many experienced workers don’t feel able to make a change at this crucial stage in their lives.
Employers and government, need to do more to help people plan actively to future-proof their careers and secure jobs that meet their needs. This will help more over 50s stay in good, fulfilling jobs for longer, allowing them to continue building up their savings and enter retirement with more choices available.
In today’s world, green jobs will increasingly be part of this equation, as our economy changes to meet our climate goals. In turn, government and employers must ensure that opportunities in green sectors and jobs are inclusively and actively advertised to people of all ages, not just those starting out their careers.
✉️ Rachel Esland, PR Manager, Phoenix Group, rachel_esland@thephoenixgroup.com
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