The Employers Forum on Age (EFA) is the UK's leading authority on age.
Founded in 1996 the EFA is an independent network of leading employers who recognise the value of an age diverse workforce. In addition to supporting employers, the EFA influences Government, business and trade unions, campaigning for real practical change.
Founded in 1996 the EFA is an independent network of leading employers who recognise the value of an age diverse workforce. In addition to supporting employers, the EFA influences Government, business and trade unions, campaigning for real practical change.
- Advises Government on age related policy issues
- Supports members in creating an age neutral workplace
- Represents the views of UK employers
- Takes a practical approach to achieving equality
- Challenges the status quo by presenting real alternatives
- Highlights the pros and cons of new employment laws
- Campaigns against age discrimination
Today the EFA has over 170 member organisations that collectively employ over four million people in the UK (more than 14% of the UK workforce). Core members include B&Q, Barclays, BT, Cadbury Schweppes, Centrica, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, Co-operative Group, Department for Transport, Department of Work & Pensions, HSBC, JD Wetherspoon, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, Procter & Gamble, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Sainsbury's, Shell and Transport for London.
