Hawley & Associates, LLCThe Aging Workforce – Finding The Silver Lining
With current hiring trends focused on millennial’s and Generation Z, many employers do not recruit for older workers at all. Some actually see the seasoned worker as a disadvantage. The most common misconceptions are that salaries are too high, they are burned out, or they are resistant to change. Some employers also believe the older workforce is out of touch or unfamiliar with technology, or they have poor record in attendance due to health reasons. As this may be true in some instances many studies show just the opposite.
Areas in which the older worker scored high:
Level of experience
Leadership skills
Strong communication skills
Problem solving skills
Loyalty
Reliability
Perspective
Work ethics
Leading-edge companies have researched the value of the older worker and have implemented positive changes in the workplace, such as:
Providing flexible assignments and/or work schedules
Providing mentorship opportunities
Promoting age-neutral language in the workplace
Providing educational opportunities to enhance skills
Improving ergonomics in the workplace
So, how can company decision-makers break free from the negative stereotypes of the seasoned worker? Starting to realize that one of best talent pools you have are from the people you already have is a great place to start. Companies simply lose when they fail to embrace the knowledge and experience of their aging workforce.
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