Managing and Supporting an Aging Workforce

Last updated August 18, 2015

Course Length

1h 20m

Last Updated

August 18, 2015

Managing and Supporting an Aging Workforce

Last updated August 18, 2015

Overview

Experienced academic and administrative employees are the pillars for many institutions in higher education. However, with many faculty and staff members working well into their 60’s and 70’s, administrators face the challenge of supporting an aging workforce while having the appropriate policies and procedures in place.

Learn how to better balance the interests of your employees with the needs of your institution. This webcast will cover:

  • Laws governing discrimination and how to remain in compliance
  • Appropriate steps for dealing with diminishing capabilities
  • Performance reviews, policies, and procedures

Who should attend?

Given the nature of this topic, this online training is appropriate for human resources professionals, department chairs, deans, and senior administrators who deal with faculty and personnel issues.

Agenda

  • What is the law concerning age discrimination and disability discrimination?
  • What are appropriate steps to dealing with failing mental and physical abilities?
  • What possibilities can you create for addressing an employee whose skills are out of date?
  • What are appropriate performance policies and procedures?
  • What possibilities can you create for allowing retirement and other exit possibilities for your faculty and staff?