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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 31 MIN

Ep. 36 Harnessing the Power of an Aging Workforce

from Business Growth Spotlight · host Heidi Schalk

In this conversation, Christian Jerusalem, CEO of Wise Force Advisors, discusses the importance of recognizing the value of an aging workforce. He emphasizes the need for organizations to shift their mindset from viewing older employees as a challenge to seeing them as assets. The discussion covers practical steps for creating an inclusive workplace, addressing misconceptions about older employees, and leveraging technology to foster a multi-generational workforce. Christian also shares insights on navigating business growth challenges and effective marketing strategies, while envisioning future success through his upcoming book.Bio:I have personally experienced how the combination of maturity, wisdom and purpose can truly be differentiating. I believe that the later career stage of the workforce is a powerful source for productivity, engagement and well-being – if managed appropriately. I love advising clients that put experience and wisdom at the center of their sustainability and diversity efforts for enhanced corporate prosperity and unprecedented employee engagement and impact.As the Co-Founder and CEO of WiseForce Advisors, I bring over 25 years of experience in leadership advisory gained as a senior partner in global leadership consulting firms (Korn/Ferry and Heidrick & Struggles) focused on all industry sectors spanning the globe. My passion comes from leveraging decades of experience in career counseling, executive management audits, top teams and board level leadership capability reviews and in managing organizational and leadership development challenges.I earned an MBA from Switzerland and a degree in business administration from LMU in Munich. In addition to my native German, I am fluent in English and have a working knowledge in French and Italian.As the charter President of Rotary Duesseldorf-International I pursue my philanthropic interests. To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-jerusalem/wiseforceadvisors.com Connect with me:Spotlight to Scale: https://www.spotlighttoscale.com/blueprintLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

In this conversation, Christian Jerusalem, CEO of Wise Force Advisors, discusses the importance of recognizing the value of an aging workforce. He emphasizes the need for organizations to shift their mindset from viewing older employees as a challenge to seeing them as assets. The discussion covers practical steps for creating an inclusive workplace, addressing misconceptions about older employees, and leveraging technology to foster a multi-generational workforce. Christian also shares insig...

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