Addressing the Needs of an Aging Workforce
Infonex WorkshopCalgary
10:30 – 11:30 am Aug 22rd
Chris Hylton, MA
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Introduction
Chris Hylton, MA HR & Benefits Background
WorkshopsEAPGetting older
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“If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want ten years of prosperity,
grow trees. If you want 100 years of prosperity, grow people.”
— Ancient Chinese Proverb
“If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want ten years of prosperity,
grow trees. If you want 100 years of prosperity, grow people.”
— Ancient Chinese Proverb
Learning Outcomes
What we hope to achieve today: Define what an aging workplace will
look like Identify what ers and governments
can do Identify possible challenges to
becoming an er of choice for an aging workforce
See more graphs than you ever wanted to see
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Agenda
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Why accommodating and responding to the needs of an aging workforce is more of an issue now than ever before
Understanding the needs and motivations of an aging workforce
What are the benefits of keeping an aging employee workforce
Designing an age-friendly workplace Rethinking the work-life balance: strategies and
programs for accommodating an aging workforce
This is your show
Are there any issues you would like me to specifically address in the talk today?
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Canada’s Population 1978, 2038experience promoting healthy aging
Source: Statistics Canada.
* Projected population.
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Retirement Patterns Over Time:Retirement Is Becoming Less Common
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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1,5001,7001,9002,1002,3002,5002,7002,900
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Projected shortage of over 1,000,000 nurses in 2020
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US National Supply and Demand Projections for RNs
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INDIVIDUAL & POPULATION AGING
Life expectancy: Number of years the average person can expect to live
Has increased steadily in Canada during the 20th century
Canadians can also expect to live longer after age 65 than generations before them
Canadians born today can expect to live 20 years longer than if they had been born in 1920
Increased life expectancy into old age is distinguished from previous historical period
Never before in history did vast majority of people in a particular country expect to live to old age
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LIFE EXPECTANCY IN CANADA, 1920–2005
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CANADIAN POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE, 1851, 1901, 1951, 2006
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Myth:AboriginalpopulationIs small in numbers
Can someone tell be the difference between Saskatchewan and Albertaregarding proportion of seniors please? Where do you find the lowest ratio in Canada?
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Saskatchewan has the highest proportion of seniors (15.4 per cent) among the provinces
its neighbour to the west, Alberta, has the lowest (10.7 per cent)
Only about one in 20 people living in the Territories is a senior citizen
If I may digress, what else is special about SK?
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Hint :
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It relates to this graph
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SaskatchewanPopulation Pyramid, 1996 (%)
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Saskatchewan Population 1995 to 2045
By 2045, Aboriginal People will make up approximately ONE THIRD of SK population compared to approximately one tenth in 1995
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So how is this helpful to SK?
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Filling Vacancies:Four Ways We Will Avoid a Crisis
Immigration Automation Outsourcing Retaining older workers who
Have skills and experience to get the job done
Need (and may want) to work
Politics?
Cost?
Feasible?
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Older Workers Need to Work:Insufficient Savings
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Older Workers Need to Work:Average Out of Pocket Costs for Health Care
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Older Workers Want to WorkTop Three Reasons for Working During Retirement US
1. Need the money (61%)2. A desire to stay mentally active (54%)3. The need for health benefits (52%)
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Replacement Ratio
Older workers a drain? Not a chance, Oxford study finds()
“Meet the new tax gusher: the golden-age employee. Working Canadians between the ages of 60 and 79 contribute more than $2.2-billion each year in tax payments on employment income –
and there is every indication that the populous baby boom generation coming up behind them intends to stay even more connected to work, HSBC Bank Canada said issuing the results of a global survey conducted by Oxford University's Institute of Ageing…”
In the past…
During downturns employers targeted elderly workers in order to cut expenses
Elderly people often faced job discrimination as they were expected to retire at age 65
Is this true today or in the future? Any comments please?
Old, older, oldest
Young-old ( 65-74 ) are very active Middle-old ( 75-84 ) Old-old ( 85 + ) In U.S. in 2005, 70,000 centenarians
Canada: 4,600 centenarians in 2007
Employer Solutions
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Passing on Expertise Aerospace
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Boeing has started a program to transfer older workers' knowledge to the next generation.
And when an employee announces he'd like to retire, "we ask them why," said Duane Schireman, director of human resources for Boeing's 787 "Dreamliner" program.
Sometimes the person would like to keep working, just not 40 hours a week. On a case-by-case basis, Schireman said, managers and the employee explore such options as job sharing, telecommuting and contract work.
Boeing, in collaboration with other aerospace employers, also is trying to remove barriers that may force people into retirement before they're really ready.
Nursing
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Group Health is addressing the issue after learning that 42 percent of its 890 registered nurses are age 55 or older.
To extend their careers, the health-care organization is offering nurses who are five years from retirement opportunities to mentor and teach, as well as do part-time work after retirement.
It's also making sure older nurses, who are at greater risk of injury on the job, have the best equipment for handling patients.
A gradual retirement - Weyerhaeuser
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new delayed-retirement project, called Gray Matters, is grounded in research about the attitudes of its employees age 55 and over.
The vast majority say they want to work longer rather than completely retire.
But they want it all — a flexible schedule, health-care benefits and no negative financial impact
And they want the work to be meaningful.
A gradual retirement
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Gray Matters offers select ees opportunity to retire gradually, but they must average 25 hours of work a week in order to keep health benefits. The part-time work also shouldn't go on for too many years or it could negatively impact their pension.
they're expected to create a plan to transfer knowledge and mentor younger workers.
The company also is participating in a talent bank, to be run by an outside firm, that will offer retirees a chance to work on a temporary basis. "What we all want as employers is the best talent we can have," said Hass, retirement educator at Weyerhaeuser. "And what we ought to recognize is that the best talent can come at any age."
Most Ers are Unprepared
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most unprepared or don't have the luxury of dealing with the aging work force, often because they're embroiled in shorter-term economic crises
"Furthest from their minds is putting more money into retaining older workers because they don't even know what the business horizon is," said Valerie Paganelli, a Seattle-based retirement consulting actuary and researcher on aging workforce
"Still, they may well need, to in order to bridge their way to the next level of success"
Would you agree?
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Adapting the Workplace
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Smart Canes
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Another invention called Smart Canes, will allow real-time feedback on proper gait and alert a worker’s colleagues by text if a fall occurs.
“It’s a floor that’s compliant enough to prevent injury in case of a fall, but hard enough that you can do normal activities on it,” noted Feldman.
Initial tests show that it could reduce hip fractures up to 80 per cent.
Adapting the workplace
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Falls are the leading cause of hospitalization due to injury for Canadians 65+
one in three expected to experience this life altering moment this year alone
offices with flexi-floors, when those falls do occur, special new “bouncy floors” could reduce the risk of serious injury
Air bags
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Older workers will also have the option of wearing a belt with built-in air bags that will deploy when the sensor detects a fall
Those with balance problems could wear them as part of their regular office wear
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The Work Environment
The spaces where we work affect how we age
We have control over how workplaces are designed
Work environment issues are aging issues Physical demands of
work Lighting and vision Cognitive demands of
work We can design age
friendly workplaces
ERGONOMIC PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES
Seated work with larger parts involves interacting with objects that may be too large to manipulate manually, associated with assembly & welding jobs.
Problems are typically related to posture, illumination, reach, and lifting
Use technology to lift & position thework for easy access that does not require bending, twisting & reaching.
Use supplemental lighting. Use adjustable chairs/work surfaces
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS (CTDS)
Frequent and, for some, constant computer use has led to an explosion of injuries that until now were seen mostly in the meatpacking industry. Collectively, these injuries are known as
CTDs. CTD is an umbrella term covering
injuries caused by forceful or awkward movements, repeated frequently over time. CTDs occur to the muscles, nerves, and
tendons of the hands, arms, shoulders, and neck.
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS (CTDS)
Overworking a tendon can cause small tears in it, which inflame and cause intense pain. Known as tendinitis.Other forms of CTDs are shown at right.
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS (CTDS)
Preventive strategies that can be applied: Teach employees the warning signs. Teach employees how to stretch. Teach employees to start slowly. Teach employees to limber up, then begin
slowly and increase their pace gradually. Teach employees to position their hands
properly without using wrist splints. Exercise regularly. Select tools wisely.
Need for increased wellness prog
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Why?
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Physical health
Source: Statistics Canada.
Proportion of population with one or more chronic diseases*, by selected age groups, Canada, 2009
* Diseases include angina, asthma, arthritis or rheumatism, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, effects of a stroke, Crohn’s disease, colitis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cataracts, glaucoma, thyroid condition, mood disorder and anxiety disorder.
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Mental health
Source: Smetanin, P. et al. Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia in Canada 2008 to 2038.
Projected prevalence of dementia in senior Canadians* by sex, Canada, 2008 to 2038
* The population over the age of 65 was simulated within the current model using data obtained from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging.
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Health Promotion
Health promotion: Prevention Detection Management
Promoting health throughout life can prevent chronic disease
Promoting health can lead to better disease management
Health promotion can save you money
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Work & Life Balance
It’s time to rethink how work and retirement function
Flexible work options can benefit you and your aging workforce
Phased retirement programs are an example
Cliff vs phased pensions
Older Workers' Preferences for the "Next Stage"
Cycle In and Out Part-Time
Start a Business Work Full Time
Never Work Again Something Else
Percentage of employers citing each
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No measures provided
Job coach/ personal assistant
Building modifications
Other specialised equipment
Access to OH services
Different chairs/desks
Phased return to work
Extra breaks
Different duties
Reducing employee workload
Meetings with employees to discus extra help
Allowing reduced or different hours
Measures used in the last 12 months
to help keep employees with
health problems in work or facilitate
their return to work:
Adjustments employers make for employees to stay in work
Source: Employer Survey, DWP
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The bottom line: case studies & wellness programs
Parcelforce (4,500 employees)
Introduced comprehensive wellbeing and health programmes:
• Sickness absence reduced by one third, saving £55m
• Compensation claims reduced by two thirds, saving £1m
• Productivity increased by 12.5%
• Overall: £2.25m investment yielded £6m in direct cost savings
Digital Outlook (27 employees)
Implemented a variety of wellbeing initiatives:• 95% improvement in sickness absence rates: 4
days per year in 2006 down to 0.22 days in 2008
• Reduced staff turnover from 34% in 2007 to 9% in 2008 making savings in recruitment and training costs
British Gas (25,600 employees)
Implemented back care workshops:• Back-related absence reduced by 43%• 58% of staff improved their attendance
• Return on investment was £31 for every £1 spent
How does diversity fit into the aging Workforce?
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Symcor Facts …
Vancouver, BC1 site
Calgary, AB 2 sites
Winnipeg, MB 1 site
Toronto, ON 6 sites
Montreal, QC2 sites
Halifax, NS 2 sites
Chicago, IL1 site
Los Angeles, CA1 site
Atlanta, GA2 sites
Orlando, FL2 sites
Baltimore, MD1 site
Memphis, TN1 site
Nashville, TN1 site
Miami, FL1 site
Richmond, VA1 site
Durham, NC1 site
Charlotte, NC2 sites
Dallas, TX1 site
Rutherford, NJ1 site
Approximately 7,000 EMPLOYEESwho serve over 100 CUSTOMERS
•Located at over 30 sites across North
America•
Processes over THREE BILLION CHEQUES annually
•Produces nearly 675 MILLION
STATEMENTS annually•
Receives and processes over 197 MILLION
CUSTOMER PAYMENTS annually•
Manages over 8,600 LOCKBOX accounts
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Diversity in Times of Austerity
“…In a time of belt tightening, the optimal use of resources is not just an asset but a question of survival. In this respect, employment equity becomes a powerful tool for management (and marketing)
giving a strategic advantage to businesses that uphold its principles.”
Canadian National Employment Equity Annual Report, 1996
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Why invest in hiring a diverse workforce?
According to Human Resource and Skills Development Canada, by the year 2016, approximately two-thirds of the Canadian population aged 15 to 64 will be made up of members from the designated groups.
Members of designated groups make up a great pool of skills and talents that organizations must have access to succeed in competitive, knowledge-based market
Hiring employees from diverse backgrounds broadens the base of qualified individuals for employment.
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Why invest in hiring a diverse workforce?
A good track record from a diversity perspective can build upon itself, ensuring organizations continue to have the opportunity to hire the best and most qualified candidates.
A commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace can help reduce turnover as employees have a greater allegiance with, and affinity to, a work environment where they feel respected and valued.
By increasing the wide array of perspectives resulting from diversity an organization becomes more creative, flexible and productive
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Why invest in hiring a diverse workforce?
With the aging of the Canadian population during the next 20 years as the baby boom generation retires, we will need to fully engage all Canadians of working age in the workforce because the gradual future retirement of the baby boomers will not be fully replaced by the smaller number of boom-echo kids participating in the workforce.
A growing economy in the period ahead will require full realization of the untapped potential of Canadians of working age
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How to Manage a Diverse Workforce
Raise Awareness of the value of diversity among your staff and promote it
Treat everyone as individuals Look for opportunities to learn Set aside time for team interaction during
regular meetings Regularly assess your environment Address concurs immediately Implement diversity management training Implement work/life balance programs
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Accommodation
Symcor will accommodate those who require it in a manner which respects their dignity, is equitable, and enhances their ability to compete for jobs, perform their work, and fully participate in employment at Symcor
Symcor works to achieve a workplace free of barriers by providing accommodation for those requiring it, in accordance with human rights legislation, up to the point where it causes undue hardship for Symcor
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Hiring and Recruitment
Symcor regularly reviews its recruitment and hiring policies and practices to ensure that there are no systemic barriers resulting in discrimination.
Symcor ensures the action steps set out in the employment equity plan are being taken.
Symcor ensures that reasonable efforts are being made to reach any
underrepresented groups in our recruitment process.
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Government Incentives
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Reduced social security contributions
Spain – er contributions reduced for workers aged 60+ who have five years of seniority and for newly hired workers aged 45+
Norway – er contributions reduced by 4 percentage points (i.e. from 12.8% to 8.8%) for all older workers aged 62+
Italy – employers exempt from contributions for one year after hiring older workers
Allocating time to train ► Right to train (France) – for ees with over 12 mos’
service, credit of 20 hours per year worked► Employer Training Pilots (UK) – wage boost (up to
150%) to ers offering paid time off for low-skilled ees so they may train
Pension Changes International examples
► Finland: the part-time pension entitles workers aged 56 and over to 50% of the income loss due to a reduction in working time, paid through the pension system. to improve employment opportunities.
► Sweden: workers are permitted to draw a portion of their pension early while still working
Finland wins awardMinistry of Social Affairs - Forum for Well-Being at Work
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the health and safety of work, the employees’ physical, psychological and social
well-being the meaningfulness of work control of exposure and strain development of occupational health care and
rehabilitation the reconciliation of work and leisure the role of occupational health and safety at work as a
productive the impact of work as a factor promoting health dissemination of best practices
National Strategy for an Ageing Australia – to promote awareness of ageing, advise on short-and long-term policy.
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Ongoing engagement of mature age workers will be important to achieve sustained economic growth as the population ages. While targeted programs to encourage young skilled migrants to come to
Australia may have some impact on the size of the workforce, increased large scale immigration is not the answer to Australia’s ageing society
National Strategy for an Ageing Australia
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Improved opportunities for ongoing training and professional development of mature age workers as well as more flexible working conditions to facilitate gradual transition from work to retirement will need to be accommodated as the workforce ages.
Mature age workers displaced from the workforce will continue to need to be supported through the employment and income support systems.
Personal Wellness by Age and Sex, Alberta, 2004
Life Satisfaction by Age and Sex, Alberta, 2004
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marry: If you get a good spouse, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. –
Socrates
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey, 2004
Summary
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References
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Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada, 2010 Growing Older – Adding Life to Years http://www.publichealth.gc.ca/CPHOreport
http://www.agefriendlyworkplace.org/links.html Leibold, M., & Voelpel, S. (2006). Managing the Aging Workforce.
Germany: Wiley-VCH Rothwell, W.J., Sterns, H.L., Spokus, D.& Reaser, J. (2008). Working
Longer. New York: AMACOM Hedge, J., Borman, W., & Lammlein, S. (2006). The Aging
Workforce. Washington DC: The American Psychological Association
http://www.wcb.ab.ca/pdfs/workers/c060_with_instructions.pdf
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