Employers don’t need a complete overhaul to become more age-inculsive. They need a place to start.
Experience@Work showcases organizations taking action today – and calls on others to follow their lead with practical, proven steps.
AI Isn’t Replacing Experience; It’s Changing Why It Matters
If you've been trying to understand what artificial intelligence ( AI ) means for experienced workers, you've probably encountered versions of two very different stories. One suggests AI is pushing older workers (and others) out of the workforce, often earlier than...
Better Ways to Keep Experience on the Job
Employers often say they can’t find experienced talent. At the same time, experienced workers are leaving—or being left out—far earlier than they want. That’s not a labor shortage. It’s a design problem. The good news is that solving this problem doesn’t require a new...
A Future Built on Multigenerational Strength: How Ensono’s Mainframe BusinessSupports Mature Workers
Ensono’s Mainframe business doesn’t just benefit from mature workers; it thrives because of them.Their leadership, wisdom, client relationships, and deep technical expertise are fundamental to our mission‑critical services. By honoring long‑tenured associates,...
Will Small Employers Lead the Way in Age-Inclusive Hiring?
We sometimes assume that larger employers have the advantage – in resources, incentive andleverage – over smaller employers in becoming age-inclusive. But there are many examples ofsmaller organizations taking the lead in successfully adopting practices that position...
A 40-Year View of Ageism at Work: How Far We’ve Come & How Far We Still Have to Go
I was first introduced to the topic of older workers in the early 1980s as a project director and lecturer at the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology (USC) The older workforce was then only about one-quarter of the 11 million who are now...
Experience: The Hidden Accelerator in AI Adoption
When companies invest in artificial intelligence, they often focus on algorithms, data and dashboards. But over the past year, a clearer pattern has emerged. The organizations that succeed in turning AI pilots into sustainable value do something less visible. They...
The Future of Work Includes the People Who Helped Build It
“There’s no denying this … We messed up.” These words were written by Johnny C.Taylor, Jr., president & CEO of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), in a recent LinkedIn post. He continued: “We confused ‘new’ with ‘better.’ We acted as if the future...
Future-Proofing the Organization: How Pitkin County Created Pathways to Retirement While Preserving Knowledge and Success
When Pitkin County, a local government in western Colorado that serves Aspen and surrounding mountain communities, looked at its workforce, leaders noticed something important: close to 40% of the employees were 50 or older, and many had been with the county for...
Celebrating Employer Wins with the “Wisdom and Experience Works for Business” Awards
The realities of the labor force are taking center stage more frequently at HR conferences nationwide. Even with the impact of AI, discussions around civility of conversations in the workplace, and other factors shaping the workforce of the future, the need for skilled workers – mature, experienced workers – is something that gives us hope for change on the part of employers.
Where Are the Helpers? DOL Fails to Release SCSEP Funds
As a child, Fred Rogers famously asked his mother about scary stories on the news. Her wise counsel, amplified by her then-adult son, was: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” For 60 years, the Senior Community Service Employment...
How Some Employers Are Tapping Into the Power of Experience
In a time of tight labor markets, shifting demographics, and rapid workplace transformation, one workforce segment stands out—not just for its availability, but for its value: workers over 50 with experience. And some employers are flipping the script, recognizing...
We’ve Decided To Go in a Different Direction: Is That Code for You’re Too Old?
A few months ago, I interviewed for a project that I was honestly perfect for, but didn't get. The reason, I was told: “We've decided to go in a different direction.” Maybe it's ego, but I started to wonder: Is this my first encounter with the Ageism that a lot of...