Are we really going to be 10,000,000 employees short in 2010

My answer to this question is NO.

Two main reasons.
1. We keep finding new ways to use technology to make the workforce more productive.
2.Baby Boomer are going to be in no hurry to retire.

What can the restaurant industry do to attract and retain this older generation of workers?

Last week there was a great article supported by some great research on the Staffing.Org website.

Rather than trying to repeat what the article say go take a look at the research.

What can the restaurant industry do to attract and retain these older workers?

Tags: Human, Retention., attraction, management, motivation, resources, turnover

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Comment by Debra Straka on September 23, 2008 at 9:28am: I believe you are right...Baby boomers will be in no hurry to retire...how can they? Crazy economics at play for some time to come. That said, flexible hours and respect for experience would probably be the two greatest recruiting incentives for the boomers.

Comment by Keith Bernhardt on September 23, 2008 at 7:18am: This is a great topic. I don't think the industry will be that short in two years. As far as the
older workers are concerned, they need to know that they are respected and appreciated.
We need to exhibit confidence in them, their ideas and judgments. If they're anxious and willing to work, by all means, they should be hired and given the chance. You might be
surprised. So many in HR consider age an obstacle, rather they should consider it as
positive reinforcement. More than likely, the older worker will have the people skills, street
smarts and appreciation and pride for the work and the job he or she does.