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In what ways could we work together to help retain or redeploy the talents of workers who are approaching or beyond retirement age? (Please include WHO would be involved and WHAT would be done as specifically as possible.)


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Higher education institutions and employers could develop a "shared-position" model that would allow individuals to teach and work part time with the added benefit of providing a direct connection for student project work at the company. An industry instructor, if teaching the right course, could engage the students as project assistants for real-world applications.   
Posted by BLindberg June 17, 2008, 10:18 AM  comments (1)


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Develop an employment model that reflects the needs and interests of this target group of prospective employees. Some ideas: Provide great healthcare. Allow schedule flexibility. Promote travel opportunties for remote assignments in attractive "destination" locations. Arrange deferred compensation to maximize Social Security arrangements. Be sure they are able to serve as Mentors in assignments so they can share their knowledge & wisdom.   
Posted by Mike Anders July 3, 2008, 9:57 AM  comments (0)


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Look for ways to make it rewarding to the IT worker with the knowledge to help out the instructors in the schools IT class, summer school programs, learning events, etc. This could be financial, a tax break or a reduction in the cost to acquire more training by a higher education institution or private company.   
Posted by Guest289505 July 3, 2008, 12:14 PM  comments (0)


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Identify work that individuals do specifically and build into a competency system to match with other employees with similar talent. Then mentor or job share with new employees. Make sure the soon to exit staff feel valued during the process and appreciated for the work they have done over the years. PeopleAnswers is one vendor that current does this in the private sector.   
Posted by Karen Underhill July 10, 2008, 7:31 AM  comments (0)


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Simply invite prospective soon-to-retire or just-retired IT employees to volunteer to be part-time tutors. Include specific contact information with some general descriptions of the students in the invitation.   
Posted by Rick L August 7, 2008, 11:02 AM  comments (0)


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