AARP Foundation Names Pitney Bowes "Featured Employer"

Pitney Bowes and 12 other national companies were named “Featured Employers” by the AARP Foundation for being forward-looking companies in regard to the impact of an aging workforce on employers, employees and on the economy. AARP named the companies as part of its launch of the Workforce Initiative. The Workforce Initiative is designed to help job seekers remain in the workforce, as they desire, by seeking to help mature jobseekers and workers close the existing gap of opportunities by offering employment connections, skills assessment and access to training. According to Pitney Bowes,

Pitney Bowes was recognized for giving equal consideration to mature job seekers as it does for applicants from all other groups. The company also provides programs to support their employees’ health, education, preparation for retirement, care giving to elderly parents and other family members, among others.

Source: Press Release Pitney Bowes (February 28, 2005)