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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has recently been recognized as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer (CAFE) by the Age-Friendly Institute. This prestigious distinction acknowledges the city's dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for individuals aged 50 and above.
Mayor Rex Richardson expressed his pride in the city's commitment to enhancing the lives of its workforce and promoting a workplace where experience and maturity are valued. He stated, "By promoting an age-friendly work environment, we not only attract the best talent, but also strengthen our culture of diversity, inclusivity, and respect."
As a CAFE, the City of Long Beach has implemented policies, practices, and programs that support individuals of all ages. This includes providing meaningful employment opportunities, development programs, and competitive pay. The city also recognizes the value of experience and wisdom gained over time by employees over 50 and prioritizes them based on their proficiency, qualifications, and contributions.
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City Manager Tom Modica expressed his gratitude for receiving this certification from the Age-Friendly Institute. He stated that it highlights their commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that values the contributions of employees aged 50 and above. Modica believes that by fostering a diverse and supportive work environment, they can strengthen their workforce and better serve the Long Beach community.
In addition to its equity, respect, and inclusion recruitment practices, the City offers various age-friendly employee benefits. These include active fitness and wellness programs tailored to promote age-appropriate employee wellness and lifestyle; retirement benefits such as low-cost healthcare coverage; life insurance; disability benefits; and an Employee Assistance Program that provides mental health services and eldercare assistance support for family caregivers.
To receive this certification, the City underwent a comprehensive application process with the Age-Friendly Institute. The evaluation covered 12 categories of recognized best practices for age-friendly employers such as recruitment policies, employment practices, and programs.
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The City employs over 6,100 full and part-time personnel in 23 departments and offices. The Human Resources Department has made significant progress in modernizing and centralizing its processes, resulting in a more efficient and effective operational framework. Director of Human Resources Bryce M. Tyler stated that being recognized as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer is a great achievement and a testament to the city's dedication to fostering a culture of belonging for its entire workforce.
Tyler also mentioned that the Human Resources Department is committed to continuing their progress in seeking efficiency and modernizing service delivery. They aim to make Long Beach known as a premier destination to work while championing the city's culture of diversity and inclusion in recruiting the best talent to serve the community.
The Age-Friendly Institute's CAFE program is the world's leading certification program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+. Since its creation in 2006, hundreds of leading companies and organizations from around the world have earned this distinction.
For more information about this certification, visit the Department of Human Resources CAFE webpage. To learn more about the department, including benefits and other resources, visit longbeach.gov/hr.
Mayor Rex Richardson expressed his pride in the city's commitment to enhancing the lives of its workforce and promoting a workplace where experience and maturity are valued. He stated, "By promoting an age-friendly work environment, we not only attract the best talent, but also strengthen our culture of diversity, inclusivity, and respect."
As a CAFE, the City of Long Beach has implemented policies, practices, and programs that support individuals of all ages. This includes providing meaningful employment opportunities, development programs, and competitive pay. The city also recognizes the value of experience and wisdom gained over time by employees over 50 and prioritizes them based on their proficiency, qualifications, and contributions.
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City Manager Tom Modica expressed his gratitude for receiving this certification from the Age-Friendly Institute. He stated that it highlights their commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that values the contributions of employees aged 50 and above. Modica believes that by fostering a diverse and supportive work environment, they can strengthen their workforce and better serve the Long Beach community.
In addition to its equity, respect, and inclusion recruitment practices, the City offers various age-friendly employee benefits. These include active fitness and wellness programs tailored to promote age-appropriate employee wellness and lifestyle; retirement benefits such as low-cost healthcare coverage; life insurance; disability benefits; and an Employee Assistance Program that provides mental health services and eldercare assistance support for family caregivers.
To receive this certification, the City underwent a comprehensive application process with the Age-Friendly Institute. The evaluation covered 12 categories of recognized best practices for age-friendly employers such as recruitment policies, employment practices, and programs.
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The City employs over 6,100 full and part-time personnel in 23 departments and offices. The Human Resources Department has made significant progress in modernizing and centralizing its processes, resulting in a more efficient and effective operational framework. Director of Human Resources Bryce M. Tyler stated that being recognized as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer is a great achievement and a testament to the city's dedication to fostering a culture of belonging for its entire workforce.
Tyler also mentioned that the Human Resources Department is committed to continuing their progress in seeking efficiency and modernizing service delivery. They aim to make Long Beach known as a premier destination to work while championing the city's culture of diversity and inclusion in recruiting the best talent to serve the community.
The Age-Friendly Institute's CAFE program is the world's leading certification program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+. Since its creation in 2006, hundreds of leading companies and organizations from around the world have earned this distinction.
For more information about this certification, visit the Department of Human Resources CAFE webpage. To learn more about the department, including benefits and other resources, visit longbeach.gov/hr.
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