Working Longer: New Strategies for Managing, Training, and Retaining Older Employees (The Adult Learning Theory and Practice Book Series) - Softcover

Rothwell, William J.; Sterns, Harvey; Spokus, Diane; Reaser, Joel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 081447392X ISBN 13: 9780814473924

Publisher: AMACOM, 2008

Synopsis

While many employers have traditionally viewed their younger employees as their most precious assets, the truth is that their more seasoned workers are often their most valuable. Written by experts in the field of workforce education and the management of older workers, Working Longer provides readers with the tools they need to nurture and empower these vital employees. You’ll discover: creative strategies for recruiting retirees and developing a senior-friendly workplace; career and performance management techniques for effectively motivating and engaging older workers; and instructional design facilitation methods that will enable older workers to upgrade their skills. In the face of an unparalleled talent shortage, the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of baby boomers and senior employees are more critical than ever. With compassion, wisdom, and essential tips to help leaders guide corporate strategy with their ageing workforce in mind, Working Longer shows employers how to value, coach, and keep their top talent.

About this title

Book Description:

While many employers have traditionally viewed their younger employees as their most precious assets, the truth is that their more seasoned workers are often their most valuable. Written by experts in the field of workforce education and the management of older workers, Working Longer gives recruiters, managers, and trainers the tools they need to nurture and empower these vital employees, such as:

* creative strategies for recruiting retirees and developing a senior friendly workplace

* career and performance management techniques for effectively motivating and engaging older workers

* instructional design facilitation methods that will enable older workers to upgrade their skills.

With compassion and wisdom, this is the only book that shows employers how to value, coach, and keep their most experienced people.

About the Author:

WILLIAM J. ROTHWELL, PH.D., SPHR, CPLP FELLOW, is Professor of Workplace Learning and Performance at Pennsylvania State University and President of Rothwell Associates, a premier human resources consulting firm.

Harvey Stearns, Ph.D. (Akron, OH) is the Director of the Institute for Lifespan Development and Gerontology at the University of Akron.

Diane Spokus (University Park, PA) is an adjunct instructor at Penn State University. Joel Reaser (Arlington, VA) is S. V. P. at the National Older Worker Career Center. Harvey Stearns, Ph.D. (Akron, OH) is the Director of the Institute for Lif

Joel Reaser (Arlington, VA) is S. V. P. at the National Older Worker Career Center. Harvey Stearns, Ph.D. (Akron, OH) is the Director of the Institute for Lifespan Development and Gerontology at the University of Akron.

About this edition

• Publisher: AMACOM
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 081447392X
• ISBN 13: 9780814473924
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272