It’s time to adapt business practices for an aging workforce
Employers often focus on attracting and retaining Gen Z and millennial workers, but the aging workforce is a significant demographic to consider.
By 2030, about 150 million jobs will shift to workers over 55, constituting a quarter of the workforce, according to a recent study.
Employers can implement several practices to effectively integrate and support the aging workforce:
➡️ One of the most important priorities for employers is to provide flexible working conditions, such as working hours, location and job-protected time off. All are a significant factor in older workers’ job satisfaction, AARP says.
➡️ Another priority for older workers is to ensure an ergonomic workplace.
➡️ Continuous education and retraining programs tailored to older workers—specifically those focused on technology and digital tools—can help empower older workers with vital skills and growth opportunities.
➡️ Another priority is to have functional capacity wellness programs to help ensure workers are physically fit for their roles and are able to perform workplace tasks safely.
Functional capacity wellness programs can comprise pre-employment, fit-for-duty and return-to-work medical exams; medical surveillance; and wellness education and resources.
Physicians Quality Care OCCMed can help you set up these fitness programs. Contact Jennifer Carmack at jennifer@occmedjackson.com or 731-984-8400 to learn more.
Source: OHS Online
