70: The New 50

by William C. Byham

70: The New 50 is about retirement management an answer to the challenge of the impending baby boomer exodus from the workplace. For years, organizations have been concerned about succession management and retention management, but few have tried to encourage select retirement-age employees to stay longer. Most companies viewed such a practice as a waste of time because of the strong economic incentive to retire provided by conventional defined benefit plans. But that viewpoint has changed for most of the organizations that don t have defined benefit plans, and it s changing quickly for many of those that do. Government rules regarding defined benefit plans changed in 2006 to encourage people to work longer and they will, because they need the money and because the enjoy the camaraderie and challenge of their work. Retirement management is not about talking people out of retiring or starting their own business. It is about giving the large number of potential retirees who would like to continue contributing to their present organization s success the opportunity and the accommodations to do so. And, it s about organizations growing more successful through better utilization of their seasoned talent. Retirement management is not only a highly workable strategy; it s also a competitive necessity for organizations that want to retain the knowledge, experience, and key contacts provided by their valued older employees.

292 pages, Hardcover

First published December 28, 2006

About the author

Bill Byham is Founder and Executive Chairman of Development Dimensions International (DDI), an internationally renowned human resource training and consulting company. An Industrial/Organization Psychologist, Bill has developed many significant human resource technologies over the course of his career. These innovations include the assessment center method, behavior-based interviewing, the use of behavior-modeling in supervisor and management training, behavioral job analysis methodology as the basis for selection and training programs, and Acceleration Pools® to select and rapidly develop people for high-level leadership positions. These technologies have been described in 23 books and more than 300 monographs and articles. In addition, he has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs through the world.

Reviews

[Johns · Rating 1 out of 5]

Published in 2007, this HR-related book is sadly out of date with the scene now extant in America. If you believe that large, benevolent corporations still employ for life, then this is your book. The rest of us know otherwise.