Did you know:

• Nova Scotia has the highest percentage of citizens over the age of 65 in Atlantic Canada and the second highest in Canada?
• Nova Scotia's population is expected to grow by 3% by 2026 while the percentage of citizens over 65 is projected to grow by 80%?
• That older workers can be one of your biggest untapped resources as workforce growth slows and economic conditions improve!

As baby boomers retire and birthrates decline there will not be enough young people entering the workplace to replace retirees. While most organizations have long-standing workplace practices that invest in younger workers, many have placed limited focus on the recruitment, retention or development of older employees. Yet, mature workers offer valuable skills, tacit knowledge and established relationships that can contribute to competitive advantage.

This session will provide information on how to include workforce aging in human resource management planning. Learning outcomes include:

• How to assess the impact of retirement on your workplace,
• Options to retain older employees,
• Recruitment strategies for mature workers.

Join your colleagues and guest speaker Colleen Alexander to learn about and discuss practical ways to evaluate risk, and engage, retain and recruit mature workers.

About the Speaker: 
 
Colleen Alexander is a human resource professional whose career has spanned a range of organizations from Fortune 500 companies to start-up operations; private and public organizations; and many sectors of the local economy. She is a graduate of Saint Mary's University in Human Resource Management, with complementary studies in psychology at Simon Fraser University. Earlier, she graduated with honours in marketing from Capilano University and she began her career in marketing, research and operations prior to her work in human resource management.

Colleen is the Principle Consultant at Colleen Alexander HR Management, offering project and interim management support to organizations seeking strategic advice and operational support to improve outcomes. She is based in the Halifax Regional Municipality and works with a variety of clients throughout Nova Scotia. When not working, Colleen can be found hiking, cycling and back country skiing with friends throughout the Maritimes.

Agenda: 
11:45am: Check-in and Networking 
12:00pm: Lunch and Guest Speaker

Venue: 
Summer Street 
72 Park Street, New Glasgow

**please advise of any special dietary requirements when you register.

Early Bird Price until November 10th: 
Members: $30 including HST 
Non-Members: $40 including HST

Price after November 10th: 
Members: $40 including HST 
Non-Members: $50 including HST