• Announced in 2001
• Recognize companies with exemplary policies and practices for 50+ workers
• Communicates best practices to employers facing similar challenges of an aging workforce
• Over 400 employers recognized
• 2009 application closed in February
• Next application period – 2011

http://www.aarp.org/bestemployers

[Speaker Notes: By 2016, one third of total U.S. workforce will be 50+, up from 28% in 2007.

Add to that the decrease of younger workers = potential labor shortage

BE seeks to share employers best practices with the business community and to promote opportunities for older workers. An annual recognition program that acknowledges companies and organizations whose best practices and policies for addressing aging workforce issues are roadmaps for the workplaces of tomorrow.
Opportunities for training, education and career development
Recruiting Practices
Alternative work options, such as flexible scheduling, job-sharing and phased retirement
Employee health and pension benefits
Other opportunities for retirees.]