Managing an Aging Workforce
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May 01, 2019
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This article is from the Safety+Health Magazine.
Failure to plan leads business owners and managers down a costly path. Many workplaces are focused on attracting millennial workers, hoping to hire and retain them while keeping them satisfied and engaged in their jobs. Although it’s important to value Generation Z and millennials, the aging workforce is a powerful force that provides tremendous value to a business and deserves planning and protection. Many older workers are extremely skilled and productive. Most have spent years working in their field and have a significant amount of know-how. They tend to have a strong work ethic and are professional and reliable."