Morgantown Hospitals Named Two of AARP 2007 Best Employers For Workers Over 50
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2007-09-28 13:43:52.737062-04:00
A number of employers across the country, including Monongalia General Hospital and West Virginia University Hospitals, are demonstrating that enlightened policies toward 50+ employees make good business sense, based on the 2007 list of AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50.
"Employers that take a world class approach in their policies toward 50 and over workers understand that the result is more productive employees," said AARP State Director Frank Bellinetti while announcing West Virginia's winners.
Other companies who were acknowledged for their forward thinking policies included the Principal Financial Group (# 9) and Michelin North America (# 44). Each gained honors in what is the seventh year of AARP's annual Best Employers search.
"Focusing on the employee's personal needs pays dividends," added Bellinetti. "It is important that more employers - both large and small - recognize what tremendous assets 50 and over employees represent because of the skill and experience they bring to the workplace."
Learn more about the top ten Best Employers winners in the November-December issue of AARP The Magazine.
AARP invites employers to apply for the Best Employers honor by submitting an application outlining their exemplary policies and practices toward 50 and over workers.
Candidates undergo extensive vetting prior to final selections. Key areas of consideration include: recruiting practices; opportunities for training, education and career development; workplace accommodations; alternative work options, such as flexible scheduling, job sharing, and phased retirement; employee health and pension benefits; retiree benefits; and age diversity of the workforce.
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