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By adopting CAFE best practices and committing to training managers, pioneering employers across sectors are raising awareness of age-friendly solutions, improving their talent attraction and retention. Age-Friendly Institute has expanded its presence in U.S, Europe, […]
Photo Credit: Getty By Margie Zable Fisher / May 15, 2025 As younger workers choose gig economy jobs, retailers face high turnover rates of 85% among part-time employees. Meanwhile, workforce participation for adults 65-74 has
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Is the lack of meaningful benefits for long-tenured employees a form of ageism? Could it be a subtle signal that companies no longer value retaining experienced workers? In the past, defined benefit pension plans encouraged
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Age-Friendly Excellence: CAFE Open House & Networking Event Wednesday, June 18, 2025 2 – 3 PM ET For Prospective Certified Age-Friendly Employers: Join us for an engaging hour of connection and insight at our CAFE
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Join us for an exciting series of virtual workshops designed exclusively for Certified Age-Friendly Employers (CAFE) in 2025! We’ve curated five focused sessions that address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in age-inclusive workplaces. Starting
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In 2024, the Certified Age-Friendly Employer (CAFE) program delivered a comprehensive series of virtual workshops that brought together HR, Compensation & Benefits professionals to address key aspects of age-inclusive employment. Each session, running from 4:00-5:15
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Employers may find it difficult to open career discussions with older workers. Unless a worker first opens their discussion and wants to plan for retirement. Asking them about when they plan to retire might be
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On June 5th, 55 CAFE network members attended our second 2024 Employer Virtual Workshop series #4 focused on Workforce Planning and Compliance. We had an Introductory presentation from Tim Driver followed by our special guest,
The Age-Friendly Institute in Waltham runs a program to recognize workplaces that are “Certified Age Friendly Employers.” Among them: The Boston Red Sox. See more on NBC Boston. Learn more about the Age-Friendly Institute’s Certified
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CAFE Program participants now surpass 230; Five hundred more organizations are applying, expressing interest in qualifying and getting recognized as age-friendly Employers want to “mirror the market”, learn best practices for attracting and retaining people
