Rate how well your organization currently meets each of the statements below, where 5 is “Fully meets” and 1 is “Not at all.”
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We could use best practice guidance & support for this
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1. People over 50 currently work and/or volunteer in our organization.
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2. We are intentionally welcoming to people over 50 in our HR policies, hiring practices, values statement and culture.
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3. Our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy specifically mentions age or makes clear that people over 50 are welcome members of the team.
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4. Our staff (both paid and unpaid) have received training about ageism, implicit bias and how to avoid demeaning language and behaviors.
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5. We recognize the value of a multigenerational workforce and actively encourage people of all ages to work together to achieve stronger outcomes.
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6. Our recruiting materials feature images of people over 50 and actively urge them to apply.
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7. Our HR policies offer flexible employment options for people who are balancing caregiving and other needs with work and volunteering.
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8. Our workplace, equipment and technology accommodate people with mobility, vision, hearing and other needs.
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9. Our training and professional development programs recognize the need for older workers and volunteers to continue learning and growing in their roles.
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10. We encourage people over 50 to mentor or provide support to younger people on our team (and vice versa) whenever possible and appropriate.
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