An age-inclusive workplace is crucial for fostering a thriving, innovative, productive, and positive organizational culture. By valuing employees of all ages, organizations tap into a diverse pool of experiences, perspectives, and skills. This diversity enhances creativity and problem-solving, leading to more robust decision-making processes. Additionally, an age-inclusive environment promotes knowledge transfer between generations, contributing to continuous learning and adaptability. Employees who feel valued and included are more engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction and retention rates. Moreover, an age-inclusive approach aligns with legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Join this session to learn how embracing age diversity positions your organization for long-term success in an ever evolving and competitive business landscape.

SHRM/HRCI Learning Objectives:

1. Learn the fundamentals of creating an age inclusive workplace to support strategic HR management, ensure legal compliance, and enhance talent strategies.

2. Learn strategies to attract, recruit, and retain older workers.

3. Learn strategies to leverage the unique strengths of employees across generations to drive your mission forward.

Speakers:

Savanah Crawford

Savanah Crawford is the Branch Director in Norfolk for Robert Half, the world’s first and largest talent solutions firm. She has been with the firm for 9 years and oversees the direct hire and contract accounting & finance and administrative & customer support practice groups. Savanah started her Robert Half career in Richmond as a Talent Manager, before being promoted to the Norfolk Branch Director in 2016. Prior to Robert Half, she started her career in sales with Verizon in Richmond, Virginia, and Albany, New York.

Savanah is passionate about partnering with Hampton Roads clients and job seekers to support them in their search and meet their hiring needs. Savanah holds a bachelor's degree in communications from James Madison University. She is a proud mother of two boys and outside of work, she can usually be found on the baseball field cheering them on.

Randi Keesee

Randi Keesee, serving as the Vice President of Development at Peninsula Agency on Aging, is a passionate advocate for older adults, dedicated to ensuring that individuals receive optimal support for aging in place. Fueled by a profound desire and compassion to witness older adults aging with grace and dignity, Randi actively serves as a speaker, active advocate and community champion, addressing a variety of topics in the aging field.  With a wealth of experience exceeding 20 years in Marketing, Randi has specialized in shaping the branding and messaging strategies of diverse organizations in the community. Her expertise extends across a spectrum of entities, including small business startups, large corporations, the private sector, non-profits, and government agencies.  In addition to her role as Vice President of Development, Randi undertakes extra responsibilities as the Chair of the Peninsula Task Force on Aging (PenTFA) and serves as an engaged board member for the Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. Randi has earned a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and is a certified National Facilitator to Reframe Aging. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the College of Saint Mary’s in Omaha, Nebraska.

*~*
Meeting Agenda:
11:30am - Webcast opens
11:40am - Chapter Announcements
11:50am - Sponsor Announcement
12:00pm - Presentation begins
*~*

Thank you to our Strategic Partner and program sponsor!