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 in January and running throughout the year, these hour-long workshops connect you with industry experts, fellow CAFE members, and guest speakers who will share evidence-based strategies and real-world success stories. From reducing workplace age bias to implementing effective phased retirement programs, each session provides actionable insights you can apply to your organization.The 2025 workshop series includes:
- Reducing Age Bias at Work (January 22)
- Age-Inclusive Talent Recruitment (March 5)
- Engaging with Older Adult Consumers (June 4)
- Phased Retirement and Knowledge Transfer Programs (September 3)
- Employee Resource Groups (November 5)
All sessions run from 12-1 PM ET, making it convenient for CAFE members across time zones to participate. You’ll learn from both expert speakers and peer organizations, with opportunities to hear what strategies have worked for other CAFE members. Whether you’re looking to enhance your recruitment practices, improve intergenerational collaboration, or better serve the mature consumer market, these workshops offer valuable insights for creating a more age-inclusive workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your organization’s age-friendly initiatives and connect with other forward-thinking employers committed to age diversity and inclusion.
Reducing Age Bias at Work / Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 12 – 1 PM ET
An exclusive virtual workshop for Certified Age-Friendly Employers focused on identifying and addressing workplace age bias. Learn evidence-based strategies for reducing unconscious bias, fostering cross-generational collaboration, and implementing age-inclusive policies. Find an optimum training solution to meet the needs of your organization.
Age-Inclusive Talent Recruitment / Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 12 – 1 PM ET
An exclusive virtual workshop for Certified Age-Friendly Employers focused on attracting and recruiting talent across age groups. Learn best practices for age-neutral job descriptions, inclusive outreach strategies, and unbiased candidate evaluation processes. Join the Age-Friendly Institute and our member panel along with our guest speaker to learn more about shaping your recruitment strategy.
Engaging with Older Adult Consumers / Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 12 – 1 PM ET
An exclusive virtual workshop for Certified Age-Friendly Employers focused on connecting with and serving the mature consumer market. Are you looking to enhance your brand’s appeal to diverse consumer groups? Join the Age-Friendly Institute and our panel of industry experts, along with a special guest speaker, as we explore effective strategies for branding your products and services to resonate with customers from different generations.
Phased Retirement, Knowledge Transfer, and Mentoring Programs / Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 12 – 1 PM ET
Phased retirement is a complex organizational strategy. In this upcoming virtual workshop for Certified Age-Friendly Employers, we will focus on retaining institutional knowledge and supporting smooth workforce transitions. Join our guest speaker to learn how to structure phased retirement options, implement successful mentoring programs, and create systems for capturing critical expertise. Following our speaker, our panel of CAFE members will explain what approaches have worked for them.
Employee Resource Groups / Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12 – 1 PM ET
An exclusive virtual workshop for Certified Age-Friendly Employers focused on developing successful age-focused Employee Resource Groups. Learn strategies for launching, sustaining, and measuring the impact of ERGs that foster intergenerational connection and support professional development across age groups. Learn from member panelists about content that they have found impactful for the community of employees