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Hot Jobs
Best Employers 2007
November & December 2007
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The Rest of the Best
These innovative employers also impressed us with their age-friendly
workplaces and scored high in several of our ratings categories.
11. MidMichigan Health
Midland, Michigan
Health Care
12. Bon Secours Richmond Health System
Richmond, Virginia
Health Care
13. The YMCA of Greater Rochester
Rochester, New York
Nonprofit—Philanthropic Organization
14. Brevard Public Schools
Viera, Florida
Education
15. Atlantic Health
Morristown, New Jersey
Health Care
16. ACUITY
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Insurance
17. Volkswagen of America Inc.
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Motor Vehicle Production
Past Years' Best Employers
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18. Saint Vincent Health System
Erie, Pennsylvania
Health Care
19. Trinitas Hospital
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Health Care
20. Securian
St. Paul, Minnesota
Financial Services
Meet the winners of the 2007 AARP My Dream Job Contest.
21. Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, Illinois
Federal Government
22. Pinnacle Health System
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Health Care
23. The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, California
Nonprofit
24. Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Higher Education
25. Pinnacol Assurance
Denver, Colorado
Insurance
Ratings Guide
AARP evaluated each employer's performance on a range of workforce practices beneficial to older workers. The five key criteria that follow were rated from 1 (worst) to 5 (best). These criteria, along with other qualities, influenced each employer's overall ranking.
Recruiting Practices We noted how companies seek older workers. Some measures: Are ads placed in publications targeting diverse age groups? Do materials appeal to workers of all ages?
Training and Development An important part of any job is keeping skills sharp. AARP evaluated the companies' skill-enhancing programs as well as how proactive companies were in encouraging employees to take part. Ditto for perks such as tuition assistance. T&D ratings also took into account whether the employer regularly conducts employee-opinion surveys and provides opportunities for new experiences, such as cross-training and temporary assignments.
Health Benefits We assessed each company's medical, prescription-drug, vision, and dental-insurance coverage, including the percentage of the premium that workers must pay and whether these benefits are offered to part-time workers and retirees. In addition, we looked for extras such as long-term care insurance.
Pension Plans Key measures: Do the companies offer traditional defined-benefit plans and/or defined-contribution plans? Do they have other financial incentives such as stock options or profit sharing? Do they offer resources
to help workers make informed decisions about retirement savings?
Alternative Work Arrangements We looked for opportunities such as telecommuting and flextime, which are important to workers with caregiving responsibilities. Another grade booster: phased retirement, in which employees receive benefits while working fewer hours.
26. Jennings Center for Older Adults
Garfield Heights, Ohio
Health Care
27. John Deere
Moline, Illinois
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
28. Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Greenville, South Carolina
Health Care
29. Centegra Health System
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Health Care
30. Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Higher Education
31. Durham Regional Hospital
Durham, North Carolina
Health Care
32. Rush-Copley Medical Center
Aurora, Illinois
Health Care
33. Monongalia General Hospital
Morgantown, West Virginia
Health Care
34. Saint Barnabas Health Care Organization
West Orange, New Jersey
Health Care
35. Express Personnel Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Business Services
36. Ochsner Health System
New Orleans, Louisiana
Health Care
37. Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
Huntsville, Alabama
Engineering Research
*Bernard E. Nash Award for Innovation recipient for the work opportunities it offers its retirees.
38. Hospice of Marion County & Affiliated Companies
Ocala, Florida
Health Care
39. West Virginia University Hospital
Morgantown, West Virginia
Health Care
40. University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Health Care
41. Scottsdale Healthcare
Scottsdale, Arizona
Health Care
42. Vanguard
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Financial Services
43. Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, Ohio
Health Care
44. Michelin North America
Greenville, South Carolina
Manufacturing
45. St. John Health
Warren, Michigan
Health Care
46. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Chicago, Illinois
Insurance
*Bernard E. Nash Award for Innovation for the training and development opportunities it offers its employees.
47. Noblis Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia
Engineering/Research
48. Frankford Candy & Chocolate Co.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Food Production
49. Centers for New Horizons
Chicago, Illinois
Nonprofit—Community Services
50. Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Garden City, New York
Nonprofit—Community Services
*Bernard E. Nash Award for Innovation: This annual award is presented to companies whose creative and forward-thinking practices are designed to truly benefit the 50+ worker.
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