Comments on: New Study: Flexibility Key Talent Management Strategy to Retain “Everyone” http://worklifefit.com/blog/2007/03/new-study-flexibility-key-talent-management-strategy-for-everyone/ Fit, Not Balance. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:09:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 By: Heidi Meyer http://worklifefit.com/blog/2007/03/new-study-flexibility-key-talent-management-strategy-for-everyone/comment-page-1/#comment-33617 Heidi Meyer Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:03:45 +0000 http://worklifefit.com/blog/2007/03/13/new-study-flexibility-key-talent-management-strategy-for-everyone/#comment-33617 Jackie, If you think that an "older" worker is 45 and above you are obviously living in a bubble. The reality is that "older" workers are now 60 plus and most "retired workers" have to continue to work to supplement their income. My 74 year old step father is still working as an Inspector and is sought after because of his years of experience. A 30 year old can't compare and never will - there is nothing you can do to duplicate life experience, it's earned the hard way. Older workers are, and should be, valued for what they have to offer. Perhaps you should sit down with an older co-worker - you actually might learn something. So, hmmm I wonder why an employer wouldn't encourage older workers to join their workforce. Jackie,

If you think that an “older” worker is 45 and above you are obviously living in a bubble. The reality is that “older” workers are now 60 plus and most “retired workers” have to continue to work to supplement their income. My 74 year old step father is still working as an Inspector and is sought after because of his years of experience. A 30 year old can’t compare and never will – there is nothing you can do to duplicate life experience, it’s earned the hard way. Older workers are, and should be, valued for what they have to offer. Perhaps you should sit down with an older co-worker – you actually might learn something. So, hmmm I wonder why an employer wouldn’t encourage older workers to join their workforce.

]]> By: Jackie http://worklifefit.com/blog/2007/03/new-study-flexibility-key-talent-management-strategy-for-everyone/comment-page-1/#comment-759 Jackie Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:30:34 +0000 http://worklifefit.com/blog/2007/03/13/new-study-flexibility-key-talent-management-strategy-for-everyone/#comment-759 Hmmm, how sure are we that employers really want to encourage "older" workers (as in 45 and above) to remain in the workforce? As strategic as it may be for businesses to provide greater flexibility for workers of all ages in order to encourage employee retention, I wonder/worry whether the percentage of companies will significantly increase much above the 37% now offering that "benefit" over the next 5 to 10 years. I also wonder what other messages, or messengers, would help companies see the light? Hmmm, how sure are we that employers really want to encourage “older” workers (as in 45 and above) to remain in the workforce? As strategic as it may be for businesses to provide greater flexibility for workers of all ages in order to encourage employee retention, I wonder/worry whether the percentage of companies will significantly increase much above the 37% now offering that “benefit” over the next 5 to 10 years. I also wonder what other messages, or messengers, would help companies see the light?

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