Boomer Talent: Ignore Their Potential at Your Peril
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C-SUITE PERSPECTIVES

Boomer Talent: Ignore Their Potential at Your Peril

19 FEBRUARY 2024

Robin Erickson discusses how to make the most of boomer talent in an age-diverse workforce.

As the US labor shortage continues, organizations struggle to attract and retain talent. Those that leverage baby boomers—who still make up 20% of the workforce—tap into a valuable pool of experience. Organizations that write them off may lose competitive advantage. In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Robin Erickson, Vice President, Human Capital, joins President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss how to make the most of boomer talent in an age-diverse workforce. 

 

Tune in to find out: 

  • How are baby boomers influencing current corporate strategies and work cultures? 
  • What innovative approaches are companies taking to retain and engage boomer talent? 
  • How can generational diversity be managed for business success? 
  • What strategies should CEOs employ to address age diversity and ageism in the workplace? 

 

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As the US labor shortage continues, organizations struggle to attract and retain talent. Those that leverage baby boomers—who still make up 20% of the workforce—tap into a valuable pool of experience. Organizations that write them off may lose competitive advantage. In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Robin Erickson, Vice President, Human Capital, joins President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss how to make the most of boomer talent in an age-diverse workforce. 

 

Tune in to find out: 

  • How are baby boomers influencing current corporate strategies and work cultures? 
  • What innovative approaches are companies taking to retain and engage boomer talent? 
  • How can generational diversity be managed for business success? 
  • What strategies should CEOs employ to address age diversity and ageism in the workplace? 

 

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Steve Odland

Steve Odland

President and CEO
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Robin Erickson, PhD

Robin Erickson, PhD

Head of Human Capital Research
The Conference Board

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