By Alyssa Rosenberg arosenberg@govexec.com
December 20, 2007
A new report from a business research organization suggests that managers may need to adopt new approaches to older workers, but also indicates that a number of management and training tools can optimize the contributions and satisfaction of these employees.
"When companies face baby boomer retirements, they should step back and reevaluate their staffing strategy, both at the aggregate level and on a case-by-case basis, rather than automatically refilling positions," wrote Mary Young, a senior researcher at the Conference Board, who looked at 10 private-sector companies. "By integrating strategic workforce planning with long-term business planning, a company can differentiate potential threats from opportunities."
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