The Truth About Hiring Older Employees

This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Hiring the Best (9780132381864), by Cathy Fyock. Available in print and digital formats.

Why it may make sense to start hiring retirees--and how to do it effectively and successfully.

Many retirees are interested in returning to work, and so are their employers, who can’t find certain skills and talents in the current talent pool. Opening the door to retirees--your own or those who’ve retired from other organizations--can help you solve some of your toughest staffing issues. Here are some strategies and solutions for the unique brand of challenges that bringing back retirees can present….