2010 AARP International Innovative Employer Award

Thank you for your interest. The application process for the 2010 award is now closed. The winners will be announced on November 24, 2010.

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Now entering its third year, the AARP International Innovative Employer Award recognizes non-U.S.-based employers whose innovative workforce and/or human resource practices address issues relevant to 50+ workers and create roadmaps for the workplace of tomorrow.

As the proportion of workers age 25 to 44 declines, attracting and retaining mature, experienced employees is becoming increasingly critical for employers seeking to retain their competitive edge in today's marketplace. By recognizing employers around the world that have demonstrated innovative efforts to address issues relevant to older workers, AARP encourages all employers to create a mutually beneficial environment that values the potential of younger and mature workers alike.

Employer applicants for the award will be asked to provide information on their human resource practices in the following areas: 

• Recruitment
• Training and Lifelong Learning
• Career Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Health Protection and Promotion
• Diversity Promotion

Award-winning employers will be able to demonstrate best practices in one or more of these areas as well as a strong overall commitment to advancing human resource policies that help retain, attract, and engage 50+ workers. Policies and programs may be general in nature (i.e. available to all employees regardless of age) or targeted specifically to older employees. 

All employers headquartered in countries outside the U.S., as well as foreign subsidiaries/operations of U.S. based companies, are eligible to apply.