One of the topics being discussed as part of the Fort Collins-Loveland Talent 2.0 Regional Workforce Strategy is how to retain and support older workers and transfer knowledge to their successors.
A recent story on Forbes.com by Nancy Collamer addresses this issue. It is titled “7 Ways Employers Can Support Older Workers and Job Seekers.”
The full story is a quick read and worth taking time for. Here are her 7 suggestions:
- Advertise job openings in newspapers in addition to online outlets.
- Display photos and videos of older people in recruitment marketing materials. That helps make it very clear that all ages are welcome to apply.
- Cut down on ageism by using a group-interview model.
- Encourage mentoring.
- Provide ample training for older workers.
- Offer flexible work arrangements.
- Provide a wide range of benefits.