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Skills gap solution

Older workers bring a wealth of experience and skills that can help fill labour shortages across various sectors. Easyjet's recruitment drive shows how businesses can tap into this valuable demographic, ensuring vital roles are filled and knowledge is passed on to younger generations, benefiting the UK workforce.

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Easyjet has quadrupled its over-60s cabin crew since launching a recruitment drive

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