retirees, and actively retain their older workers.
3. Pension plans. Defined-benefit plans, stock options, profit sharing, incentive programs . . . all these are signals that you’re dealing with an age-friendly organization.
4. Training and development. The very best employer provides career counseling, refresher courses, as well as mentoring and coaching opportunities.
5. Alternative work arrangements. Flexible workplaces with seasonal schedules, shift options, telecommuting, leave for care-giving. In other words, do they engage older workers on their own terms?
Now, where do you find such high-quality employment opportunities?
For openers you might take a look at the Nov/Dec issue (2005) of AARP Magazine. They list a number of companies that meet these high-quality specifications.
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