Ongoing Organizational Growth
Researchers have shown that organizations that advance strategic responses on behalf of experienced employees are more likely to be led by individuals who assign a value to an aging workforce and understand concepts associated with the longevity economy. These firms also have human resource professional who have completed training-in-aging and are familiar with the characteristics of age-friendly employers.
Assess Ongoing Organizational Growth at Your Company
Take a Self-AssessmentSteps To Success
37. Attend professional meetings to connect and learn about other best practices from age-friendly employers from across the state.
Example:Identify opportunities to engage with human resource leaders and experienced employees.
Resource: American Society on Aging
Resource: The Gerontological Society of America
Resource: Colorado SHRM State Council
38. Review reports on the longevity economy and how a multigenerational workforce positions your organization to best meet the needs of your diverse clients.
Example: Learn about the added economic benefits afforded to employers who make an effort to develop an age-friendly workplace.
Resource: The Longevity Economy Outlook
39. Examine and employ best practices from other third-party resources.
Example: Identify additional opportunities to develop policies and programs to reach your experienced employee workforce.
Resource: Worksite Wellness Implementation Guide
40. Recognize how these policies and programs benefit you as an employee, and how you want your organization to support your growth as an employee.
Example: Implement practices that will build the structure of your organization as an attractive place for applicants and employees to grow and learn.
Resource: Future of Work For all Generations