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Older workers : exploring and addressing the stereotypes

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Examines current knowledge on attitudes and beliefs about older workers and presents initiatives to address these positive and negative stereotypes.

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Understanding the impact of public policies and programs on the labour market decisions of older workers

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Summarizes the impact of public policies and programs on the choices of older workers to remain in, retire from or re-enter the labour market.

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Promoting the labour force participation of older Canadians : promising initiatives

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Presents Canadian and international promising initiatives that support the labour force participation of older workers, with a focus on paid work.

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A guide to managing an aging workforce

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The average age of the workforce is rising in Alberta workplaces. Employers are looking to retain their valued older workers (45+) and, in some cases, are in a position to hire older employees for... More ≫

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The average age of the workforce is rising in Alberta workplaces. Employers are looking to retain their valued older workers (45+) and, in some cases, are in a position to hire older employees for vacancies in their organization. This publication examines perceptions and realities about the capabilities of the older worker and offers ways to keep your employees of any age safe and healthy on the job.

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Building and educating tomorrow's workforce : report on performance

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In 2006, the Government of Alberta released Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce (BETW). The strategy outlines 17 actions to address labour force development through four themes: Inform,... More ≫

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In 2006, the Government of Alberta released Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce (BETW). The strategy outlines 17 actions to address labour force development through four themes: Inform, Attract, Develop and Retain. Under BETW, each ministry identifies specific labour force actions and initiatives, with funding allocated through ministry budgets based on provincial priorities. These funds are used strategically to build on and improve provincial initiatives such as those for apprenticeship and community employment. Other funding permits the creation of new programs and initiatives, such as virtual job fairs, collaborations with industry that increase the number of people with trade skills and labour market forecasting publications.

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Engaging the mature worker : an action plan for Alberta

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In 2006 the Government of Alberta acknowledged the need to increase the labour force participation of mature workers in its comprehensive labour force strategy, Building and Educating Tomorrow’s... More ≫

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In 2006 the Government of Alberta acknowledged the need to increase the labour force participation of mature workers in its comprehensive labour force strategy, Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce. Between October 2007 and February 2008 an online public consultation on Alberta’s aging workforce gathered input from Albertans, and following this the government developed an action plan to support increased labour force participation of mature workers. The action plan identifies four overarching goals to support mature workers in the labour force: engage employers; support mature workers; promote active aging; and promote a supportive policy environment.

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Performance update 2006-07 : Alberta's 10-year strategy : building and educating tomorrow's workforce

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Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce is Alberta’s 10-year labour force development strategy. It was developed by the Government of Alberta, community and industry partners and released in... More ≫

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Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce is Alberta’s 10-year labour force development strategy. It was developed by the Government of Alberta, community and industry partners and released in July 2006. In order to monitor its progress, government developed performance indicators and related targets for each outcome. This report provides an update on how well the strategy is working a year after implementation.

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Building and educating tomorrow's workforce : Alberta's 10-year strategy

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This long-term labour force development strategy was developed to guide Alberta's investments in our people and labour market over the ten years 2006 to 2016. The strategy outlines a number of... More ≫

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This long-term labour force development strategy was developed to guide Alberta's investments in our people and labour market over the ten years 2006 to 2016. The strategy outlines a number of ways government and organizations can work together to meet skill and labour shortages and ensure the province remains globally competitive.

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