Why Local Government Has a Key Role in Age Inclusion – Listen to Our Podcast Conversations
How Local Government Can Lead on Age Inclusion
At ProAge, we believe local government has a vital role to play in making work more inclusive for all ages—both as employers and as place-shapers. That’s why we’re proud to work alongside councils to tackle ageism, create multigenerational teams, and ensure public services reflect the communities they serve.
We recently had the chance to explore this further on The Truth About Local Government podcast with Matt Masters—not once, but twice.
🎙️ ProAge Chair Chris Dunning joined Matt to discuss why transferable skills matter more than ever, especially when recruiting people who may have taken time out of the workforce. Chris makes a strong case for intergenerational collaboration as a key to future-proofing local government teams and shares how ProAge supports councils as a facilitative partner, helping them design practical, inclusive approaches that work on the ground.
🎙️ In a separate episode, Mike Mansfield ProAge's CEO, shared my own reflections on the benefits of age inclusion in local government, from addressing workforce shortages to unlocking the full potential of experienced workers. Age-diverse teams don’t just perform better—they better understand and serve diverse communities.
Both conversations underline the importance of seeing age as an asset—not a barrier.
🧩 If you're involved in workforce planning, economic development, or equality and inclusion in the public sector, these are must-listen episodes:
🎧 Chris Dunning on transferable skills & intergenerational collaboration
🎧 Mike Mansfield on age inclusion in local government
Ready to take the next step? ProAge can help you turn insight into action—from awareness-raising and training to reviewing recruitment, retention, and progression through an age-inclusive lens.