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Grant-Funded Program to Certify 12-15 New Jersey Employers, Combat Workplace Ageism, and Address Critical Labor Shortages Waltham, MA – The Age-Friendly Institute, home of the internationally recognized Certified Age-Friendly Employer (CAFE) program, announced a transformative […]
LA MESA, Calif. — The City of La Mesa is one of the first in the state, receiving an honor for its commitment to hiring a multi-generational workforce. From the young to the young at
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By adopting CAFE best practices and committing to training managers, pioneering employers across sectors are raising awareness of age-friendly solutions, improving their talent attraction and retention. Age-Friendly Institute has expanded its presence in U.S, Europe,
Photo Credit: Getty By Margie Zable Fisher / May 15, 2025 As younger workers choose gig economy jobs, retailers face high turnover rates of 85% among part-time employees. Meanwhile, workforce participation for adults 65-74 has
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Is the lack of meaningful benefits for long-tenured employees a form of ageism? Could it be a subtle signal that companies no longer value retaining experienced workers? In the past, defined benefit pension plans encouraged
Rethinking Long-Term Employee Value: Incentives Beyond the Executive Suite Read More »
Age-Friendly Excellence: CAFE Open House & Networking Event Wednesday, June 18, 2025 2 – 3 PM ET For Prospective Certified Age-Friendly Employers: Join us for an engaging hour of connection and insight at our CAFE
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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
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In 2024, the Certified Age-Friendly Employer (CAFE) program delivered a comprehensive series of virtual workshops that brought together HR, Compensation & Benefits professionals to address key aspects of age-inclusive employment. Each session, running from 4:00-5:15
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Employers may find it difficult to open career discussions with older workers. Unless a worker first opens their discussion and wants to plan for retirement. Asking them about when they plan to retire might be
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On June 5th, 55 CAFE network members attended our second 2024 Employer Virtual Workshop series #4 focused on Workforce Planning and Compliance. We had an Introductory presentation from Tim Driver followed by our special guest,
