As the workforce grays with the aging of the Baby Boomers, you may be concerned about holding onto skilled older workers. The group that should replace them -Generation X - is a relatively small and selective bunch, not easy to recruit or keep. The thing is, employees' needs change as they age. If you want to retain valuable older workers, it behooves you to anticipate their needs. Here are some of those needs, and how you can fulfill them: Sometimes companies behave as if older workers have gained all the wisdom they need. But any worker, no matter what age, can stagnate without a challenge. And any worker wants to feel valued and useful. Consider giving older workers skill-enhancing programs and career counseling so they can continue to grow in their roles.
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