AARP SmartBrief
Retain Experienced Employees With Workplace Accommodations
See what some employers are doing to retain and recruit experienced workers.
Flexibility in Work Arrangements
AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 offer employees a range of flexible work options, including flexible scheduling, phased retirement, and other choices.
Training and Professional Development
AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 offer many training opportunities for 50+ workers to build skills and keep learning throughout their careers.
Support for Caregivers
To help their employees with caregiving issues, AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 offer education, referrals, time off and help with caregiving costs.
Workplace Accommodations
AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 know that it’s good business to change the work environment to accommodate employees’ changing needs.
Wellness Programs Keep Workers and Businesses Healthy
Companies who provide Wellness Programs say these programs result in lower health care costs and fewer sick days used.
How Employers Can Support Working Caregivers
Employers are finding that eldercare benefits and other caregiver supports are powerful retention tools.
Flexible Work Arrangements Attract Older Workers
Work-life issues are increasingly more important to employees, especially with older workers.
Mentoring Programs Benefit Employers and Employees
Mentoring programs appeal to older workers and help companies solve problems that could otherwise block productivity.
Phased Retirement Programs
Both employers and employees benefit when retirement is a gradual process rather than an abrupt event.
Phased Retirement: Who Opts For It and Toward What End?
This research report explores which workers might opt for phased retirement, when and under what circumstances they might do so, and the consequences of the decisions.
Caregiving and Grief Issues in the Workplace
Employees who are dealing with caregiving or grief issues bring those concerns to the workplace. Employers can help ease the impact.
Retaining Experienced Workers
In the face of increased competition for talent, smart employers recognize that retaining their mature, experienced workers is a winning strategy.
Managing Knowledge—and Talent—for the Future
Knowledge management needs to rank high in business planning. As the workforce ages, to stay competitive, take steps to avoid "brain drain."
Healthcare Industry Trends: Recruiting and Retaining Older Workers
Innovative healthcare employers examined 5 key areas to help them recruit mature workers and encourage experienced staff to stay.