Testimonials
Yetta Toliver
Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Xerox
"It's important to us at Xerox to push forward in ensuring we're reducing age bias because it's a serious matter... There's no room, no tolerance, in the words of my CEO, when we talk about eradicating racism, we need to eradicate sexism and ageism".
Jeff McCue
Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
AJ Conway
Deputy Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for Pittsburgh Regional Transit
"[The Age-Friendly Certification] is definitely a good [certification] to focus on, because I feel like you get as much return on investment as you try to get into the certification process. Age friendly really tries to, you know, make sure that they give you that back. And I actually know people's names of people who work here and who do this."
Harvard Business Review:
Harvard University Project on Workforce
Report on "Engaging Labor Shortages by Engaging Untapped Talent"
- Undertake an “age-friendly” audit and achieve certification via the Age-Friendly Institute.
- Create flexible positions. Explore options for flexible positions, including part-time, job-splitting, and job sharing, that are more accommodating to the schedules of older workers.
- Start or continue a remote option. Continue flexible remote work options whenever possible.
The Harvard University Project on Workforce is an interdisciplinary, collaborative project between the Harvard Kennedy School's Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy, the Harvard Business School Managing the Future of Work Project, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education [View Engaging Untapped Talent Report]
Tim Driver
President of the Age-Friendly Institute
Shiva Darbandi
Opportunity and Engagement Coordinator, Maine Department of Health and Human Services
"In our case, receiving the [Certified Age-Friendly Employer] seal served as a pivotal moment. This external recognition gave our internal efforts visibility and legitimacy. For instance, Maine Council on Aging learned about our certification through conversations with us, and in turn, honored us with an award. This unexpected recognition brought our work into the spotlight and positioned us as a model that others could look to.
As a result, other organizations began reaching out to learn more about our approach. This opened the door to new partnerships and collaborations, allowing us to share resources, refine practices, and strengthen our collective impact.
On a more personal level, the CAFE seal displayed in our email signatures has also proven to be a powerful tool. Colleagues and external partners have reached out for guidance on complex situations, which has both reinforced the value of our work and deepened our ability to support others. The seal has become a symbol of trust and credibility, helping us build a strong foundation for continued progress in this area."
Jess Crosby, Director
Talent Management, Maine Department of Health and Human Services
"The CAFE Program has given us the wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about what it means to be an age-positive employer and to address ageism. We’ve had the chance to host meaningful conversations with community partners, which has fostered greater understanding and connection. We’ve seen a noticeable increase in honest dialogue and awareness that would not have happened without this designation. It’s also opened doors for us to connect with organizations in other states, expanding our reach and shared learning."
Pedro Pittella
People Director (Brazil), Sanofi
"In addition to the value of the certification, what has positively impressed me is the learning for our organization that your age-friendly assessment provides."
Samanta Roseme
RN BSN CEO & Founder Assured Quality Homecare
“It is our pleasure to be recognized as a Certified Age Friendly Employer. Assured Quality Homecare is aligned in our commitment to employees as they hit their mid-career strides and find themselves in need of support for their elderly parents, as well as to our employees in the ‘aging’ workforce.”
Anthony A. Argondizza
President and CEO of Springpoint Senior Living
“The CAFE certification reflects Springpoint’s commitment to combat ageism and ensure our management policies, recruitment efforts, and training standards are age friendly and non-exclusionary. We will continue to foster a culture that respects the unique qualities, life experiences, and wisdom of each individual.”
Ty Beasley
Chief Talent Officer, RSM US LLP
"Being named by the Age-Friendly Institute as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer™ is yet another example of the value we place on inclusion, and we are honored to receive the certification.”
Laura Brock
Chief Diversity Officer, nVent
“Maintaining a culture that reveres inclusivity and diversity is what makes nVent stand out as an organization,” said Laura Brock, nVent’s chief diversity officer. “This new award is yet another step forward showcasing the importance and value of the generational differences of our workforce.”
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