The Workforce Assessment Tool – A Collaboration Between AARP & SHRM

The free Workforce Assessment Tool is a resource for HR managers to:

• Assess how retiring workers will affect their organization

• Address skill shortage challenges due to staff attrition

• Create a work environment that attracts qualified workers of all ages

• Manage a multi-generational workforce

• Build an employer brand that attracts and retains top talent

SHRM AARP Strategic Workforce Planning Poll

OverfiftyandOutofWork.com Video ON Resources for Over 50 Age Group

Sign of the times: Mature Adult Transition Support

Here is an interesting workshop offered by the CareerDevelopment Center (CDC) located in the Pittsburgh, PA area that offers programs to help with life and career transitions.  

Aug. 12

AARPWorkSearch 40+ 8/12

Friday, August 12, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Description:  For those 40 years and older, register to use AARP's WorkSearch Assessment system to identify job openings that fit your work interests, characteristics, and skills.

 

The Career Development Center (CDC) is a division of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS), a non-profit, non-sectarian, multi-faceted social service agency founded in 1937.

The CDC is a full-service career management organization focused on helping individuals and companies manage career transitions.

The AARP Crash Course in Find the Work You Love: The Essential Guide to Reinventing Your Life (AARP Series) by Samuel Greengard

Now that Baby Boomers are retiring in the greatest numbers ever, advocates are studying the issues and process relating to career exploration and the transferability of skills to other career paths.  Since many who leave work or “retire” need more income to survive, they often look for second careers and part-time work for extra income.  This book explores those issues as well as the factors that effect career changers like education, training, and life satisfaction.

More Resources:

http://www.enjoy-retirement-jobs.com/

Wall Street Journal - Next: The New Retirement

Transferable Skills Assessment
What Happens If You Work After You Retire? - Social Security Administration Website