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CAREER PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL RESULTS OF GLOBAL MATURE WORKFORCE SURVEY, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, October 8, 2010

Loss of critical knowledge and shortage of skilled workers ranked highest among concerns related to the maturing workforce according to CPI‟s 2010 Mature Workforce Survey results released today. Over 1600 individuals responded to the survey including more than 560 senior executives and 700 HR executives and managers.

Would YOU Want Commoditized Outplacement Services?

In the 21st century, using commoditized outplacement services can be just as risky as commodities trading. Why gamble with your corporate reputation and exposure to longer unemployment payouts? 

According to candidates themselves, customized services provide an exceptional advantage. Unfortunately, clever marketing makes it hard for HR and corporate executives to distinguish the two types of services. Review our checklist for determining the difference between customized and commodity services. more

Prolonged Turmoil After the RIF? Maybe Not…

Are you being impacted by employee unrest after a reduction in force? Is teamwork suffering because employees withhold information for purposes of job security? Is your organization more vulnerable to departing younger employees or mid-career employees?

Stop worrying about age. Learn about a strategic approach that could help your organization be more responsive to global market pressures AND improve engagement of employees of any age. more

Help Employees Take Career Responsibility

Uncertain about where your organization should draw the line with career planning? How much responsibility should individuals take? 

See what other organizations are currently thinking, according to CPI’s just-completed survey of more than 1600 representatives from across all sectors. Find new ways to help employees step up to the plate in determining their futures while maximizing their contributions to the organization. more

Mature Workers – Can You Compete Without Them?

In the 21st century, the opportunity to work is increasingly tied to the tangible, market-driven value of the worker. Smart workforce strategists will understand the difference between jobs and work. They will lead organizations into productive, profitable and cost-effective futures in workplaces that are more flexible than ever before. 

Using the experienced workforce is one solution to providing needed flexibility – and more vital than many people realize. more

CPI Expands New Horizons Programs

Our New Horizons programs are designed to assist individuals and families generally age 50 and older in developing plans for achieving an active and secure future for the next stages of their lives. Previously offered only in group workshops, several new CPI New Horizons program offerings now exist. more

Where Are the Qualified Mature Workers?

Do you know where qualified mature workers are to be found? Or, are you still recruiting in all the same places? CPI and Carleen MacKay, our new Director of CPI Mature Workforce Initiatives, have some advice for you. more

Smart Moves!

Are These Employers Moving Ahead of You?

It comes as no surprise that Hewlett-Packard has gone digital with its engagement of its mature workforce. HP is not the only innovator. Learn ways that other employers are tapping the potential of mature workers. We chose just a few from organizations cited in some of AARP’s 2009 awards. more

Does RIF Spell Reduction in Accountability?  

If you believe that a RIF helps to improve the accountability of an organization, you may be missing the big picture. There are two important types of accountability in an organization – one of which can become greatly diminished as a result of a RIF. Rebuilding that type of accountability could become a linchpin in your executive retention strategy as the economy begins to recover. more

Assess and Repair Your Teams to Win the Playoffs

Basketball teams destined for the playoffs this year have been heavily drilled on teamwork by their coaches. It’s the only way those teams will realize their full potential.  

So why do businesses wait for a team of executive superstars to languish or fail before they implement team development? CPI team development expert Maureen Zabloudil describes a play-by-play approach to developing a great team. more