Managing the Older Worker

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Crafting a Better Deal for Older Workers

Earlier chapters outlined the business case for hiring older workers and described the key challenge of getting younger supervisors to manage differently, in a more participative manner. But while the relationship with supervisors may be the key issue, it is not the whole story about how to make use of the older workforce. What else should employers do to best engage older workers?

A Mismatch with the Corporate Model

A good place to start is with a reminder that older employees probably have more interests in common with their younger counterparts than they have differences. Everyone wants to be treated ...