The AARP International Innovative Employer Awards aims to recognise model employers based outside the United States who have implemented innovative workforce or human resources practices and policies to attract and retain workers age 50 and older. By recognising employers around the world that have demonstrated innovative efforts to address issues relevant to mature workers, AARP encourages all employers to create a mutually beneficial work environment that values the potential of these workers and the workforce as a whole.

Who Can Apply
All employers headquartered in countries outside the United States are eligible to apply, including private sector employers, nonprofits, charities or foundations, as well as government employers. All applications from Singapore must be submitted through the Council for Third Age.

Evaluation Criteria
As policies that are beneficial for mature workers are often beneficial for all workers, employers are not required to have programmes dedicated exclusively to mature workers.  However, employers who can demonstrate that their programmes are particularly valued by mature workers may receive additional credit through the evaluation process.

• Lifelong Learning and Training
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Health Promotion and Protection
• Diversity Promotion
• Recruitment Practices
• Employee Testimonies

Benefits to Applying
Award-winning employers will be publicised by AARP to their 40 million members, international stakeholders and international media through a wide variety of channels, including possible coverage in AARP The Magazine. In addition, employers selected to receive the award will be invited to attend a recognition dinner and event to be held in Chicago, IL, USA, on 17-18 October 2009. Receiving this honourary award can also be effectively leveraged for a company’s public relations, corporate social responsibility and human resources promotions. Award-winning companies will also have opportunities to share their best practices at high-level international forums sponsored by AARP and international organisations collaborating with AARP on this award.

How to Apply
Interested employers can download the application form here.

Only employers headquartered in countries outside the United States are eligible to apply.

Note: All applications must be received by Council for Third Age 16 February 2009 via mail or e-mail at:  

2009 AARP International Innovative Employer Awards Secretariat
Council for Third Age
9 Bishan Place
#10-01, Junction 8 (Office Tower)
Singapore 579837
Email: chooyian.tay@c3a.org.sg