Three important trends are having a dramatic impact on Hawaii's workforce:

 

1. The workforce, and our population as a whole, are aging.
2. Labor shortages are projected in a growing number of sectors of our economy.
3. Many workers intend to continue working beyond the traditional retirement age.

 

AARP offers strategies and resources to help employers manage the aging workforce.  Here's a free, online resource you should know about:

 

AARP's Workforce Assessment Tool can help you assess how the aging workforce will impact your business, and plan for current and future workforce needs.  The Workforce Assessment Tool produces an individualized report that can serve as the business case for developing your aging workforce strategy.  The report:
* Maps out your current employer practices and identifies areas of improvement.
* Recommends ways to create an "age-friendly" workplace that appeals to all workers.
* Provides an inventory of your workplace strengths that can be used to enhance your brand.

 

Complete your free and confidential workforce assessment at www.aarp.org/workforceassessment
For other business resources visit AARP's Employer Resource Center at www.aarp.org/employerresourcecenter
    

The Chamber offers great networking potential and allows AARP to help Hawaii businesses make informed decisions about workers age 50-plus.