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Workforce » Older Worker Policies
Why It's Important
Information and incentives provided to employers will help encourage employers to develop policies that account for and are inclusive of an older workforce.
How Richmond Is Doing
While data is available regarding employer interest, their use of information and incentives is unknown from our research. (ODP BUSINESS LEADER, 2008)
- Two in five employers said they would find information and/or assistance in helping their organization or company address planning and policies helpful (ODP BUSINESS LEADER, 2008)
- Employers are most interested in retaining corporate knowledge and supporting an aging workforce (ODP BUSINESS LEADER, 2008)
- Employers say tax incentives are the most effective way to motivate businesses to support planning and policy for an aging workforce (ODP BUSINESS LEADER, 2008)

How Virginia Is Doing

How the U.S. Is Doing
Respondents to the AARP 2007 Work and Career Study said they believe age discrimination exists in the working world. Six in ten (60%) believe that age discrimination exists in the workplace, and 13 percent say they have personally experienced such discrimination in the past five years. (AARP, WORK AND CAREER STUDY, 2007)
Data & Information Sources
AARP Work and Career Study, 2007
http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/econ/work_career_08.pdf
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics
http://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/main_site/default.aspx
ODP, Residents’ Study & Business Leaders’ Study
http://www.olderdominion.org/documents/ODP_Exec_Sum_03_26-08.pdf
Older American Act
http://www.areaagency8.org/ooact 1965.htm
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/
Virginia Workforce Connection
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