It's time to rise to the challenge of an aging workforce : Training can make older workers into valuable and loyal employees

Purpose – Observes that companies must adjust to meet the needs of an aging workforce. Design/methodology/approach – Explains why the workforce is getting older, and considers the challenges and benefits that this can bring. Findings – Emphasizes the need for training for older workers to keep them up-to-date with changes in the workplace. Practical implications – Reports that, treated properly, older workers can be valuable, experienced and loyal members of the workforce. Originality/value – Explores how companies can make the most of older workers, who are bound to make up a greater proportion of the workforce in the future.