Intentionally Incorporating Older Workers into the Talent Pipeline

“Older workers” generally refers to job seekers who are about 55 years of age or older, including generations labeled Boomers and Generation X. Multigenerational workplaces benefit from great learning and networking opportunities but require managers to manage and celebrate differences in communication, values, and work styles. As businesses continue to search for employees with high labor demands, intentional efforts to reach and serve older workers will help lessen the labor market gap. In a time when employee retention has been a concern for businesses, it is valuable to consider that older workers statistically have less turnover than their younger counterparts. The following links explore filling the void with older workers and understanding how to work with multiple generations.

• “Older Workers in the Multigenerational Workplace”

• “Are Older Workers a Solution to the Labor Shortage?"

Older workers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the workplace. Workforce development boards and businesses would benefit from learning how to best leverage the expertise and meet the needs of older job seekers. The resources below detail the different practices that can be used to better support older workers in finding and maintaining employment.

• “Digital Skills and Older Workers: Supporting Training and Employment In The Digital World”

• “Career One Stop Tips For Getting A Job If You Are An Older Worker”

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• Resource Publication Date: 2023
• Posted by: Molly Deahl
• Posted in: Next Level Now