A discussion paper produced by the Australian Institute of Management and released in February 2013. Read the report here.AIM-Engaging-retaining-older-workers
The paper identifies four opportunities
FIRST OPPORTUNITY: INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY
Successful organisations appreciate the business case for engaging and retaining older workers in order to ensure
current and future productivity.
SECOND OPPORTUNITY: MOVING BEYOND STEREOTYPES
Organisations which strive to engage and retain older workers understand the impact of age discrimination as a barrier to older workers‘ participation.
THIRD OPPORTUNITY: INVESTING IN FLEXIBILITY
Successful organisations build flexibility into the workplace and facilitate flexible careers suitable for older workers.
FOURTH OPPORTUNITY: TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE
Organisations can lay the path to future success now by providing training and professional development for older workers.
