Keeping Older Workers
 November 11, 2004

After a decade of trying to find skilled technology workers, some law firms are finding it difficult to fill positions requiring traditional skills. Firms whose most experienced and highly skilled administrative assistants are nearing retirement are concerned about replacing lawyer demanded skills such as shorthand, proof reading and foreign language capability.

Responding to a recent survey that said that 28 percent of workers who retired over the past ten years would not have retired if they had an option for part time employment, firms are creating programs to retain “baby boomers” who are considering early retirement.

Advocates believe older workers bring a stronger work ethic, the ability to work more flexible hours and have lower absenteeism problems than younger workers.