Four Key Roles ‘Elders’ Offer Their Organizations
As the workforce ages, there are more ways that seasoned workers with deep institutional knowledge can contribute. Just as universities have emeritus designations for retired but still-active academics, businesses are nurturing connections with organizational “elders.” These older workers are taking on four distinct roles: steward, ambassador, futurist, and catalyst. Companies can establish structured pathways for what is now a distinct late-career stage.
