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MODULE 3: FOUR DIMENSIONS OF THE AGE FRIENDLY WORKSITE. This…. This…. …or this?. “If employers are to reap the benefits of the work ethic and experience of older workers, they must design the workplace of the future to meet their needs.” -AARP. The Two Elements of Work/Life Balance.
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MODULE 3: FOUR DIMENSIONS OF THE AGE FRIENDLY WORKSITE Designing the Age Friendly Worksite
This… Designing the Age Friendly Worksite
This… …or this? “If employers are to reap the benefits of the work ethic and experience of older workers, they must design the workplace of the future to meet their needs.” -AARP Designing the Age Friendly Worksite
The Two Elements of Work/Life Balance The Four Action Areas The Work Environment Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Work Arrangements Community Social Support Designing the Age Friendly Worksite
Then you select a specific Action Item The Breakthrough Strategy
Repeat… The Work Environment + Design jobs to reduce heavy lifting + Provide increased lighting levels. + Follow the principles of Universal Design. The Individual + Influenza immunizations + Blood pressure screening + Smoking cessation programs Work/Life Balance - Work Arrangements - Community Support + Phased retirement (Work Arrangements) + Local computer classes (Community Support)
The Breakthrough Strategy Action Area Action Item Example The Individual + Cover mammograms and colorectal cancer screening tests with insurance policies Action Area Action Item Example Work/Life Balance + Enroll 25 aging workers in a software class Select two more Action Items +