Hiring Older Workers Makes Good Business Sense

Click here for the 12 reasons  why hiring older workers can help you maintain a reliable, dedicated workforce and provide a significant cost savings for both the short-and long-term. In light of the declining proportion of younger workers and projected shortages, many employers will need to turn to mature, experienced workers in order to gain and maintain a competitive advantage. The AARP's study on "The Business Case for Workers Age 50+: Planning for Tomorrow's Talent Needs in Today's Competitive Environment" demonstrates that attracting and retaining mature experienced workers is a business imperative.

The AARP Workforce Assessment Tool assists employers in assessing and planning for their current and future workforce needs. The workforce assessment tool produces an individualized report that can serve as the business case for developing your aging workforce strategy. Click here to complete a free online assessment of your organization. 

1. Companies face a potentially significant loss of experienced talent in key roles.
2. If today's 50+ workers remain in the workforce, companies may be able to escape the talent crunch.
3. Many U.S. workers expect to be working past retirement age.
4. Many new workers lack overall professionalism, written communication skills, analytical skills or business knowledge.
5. Older workers are more motivated to exceed on-the-job expectations.
6. The benefits of a stable workforce—avoiding turnover costs—can outweigh the incremental cost of benefits for 50+ workers.
7. Companies need to offer the right mix of rewards to retain and attract older workers.
8. Few companies are fully prepared for the changes to come in workforce demographics.

In accordance with federal Older American's Act regulations, the Illinois Department on Aging has divided Illinois into 13 Planning and Service Areas (PSAs). The 13 Planning and Service Areas in Illinois are each managed and served by an Area Agency on Aging. Click on the Illinois map link to see which Area Agency on Aging covers your community.

• Illinois Act on the Aging.
• Older Americans Act of 2006 , from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging.
• Aging of Special Populations
• Aging Organizations and General Interest.
• Caregiving, Supportive Services, and Assistive Devices.
• Death and Dying.
• Employment, Finances, and Retirement.
• Government, Legislation, and Public Policy.
• Health and Well-Being.
• Housing and Long Term Care.
• Law and Legal Issues.
• Leisure, Learning, and Personal Growth.
• Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.
• Older Drivers and Transportation.
• Research and Reference.
• State and Local Resources