Age-Friendly Institute Names RSM a Certified Age-Friendly Employer™

CHICAGO – (March 23, 2023) – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the nation’s leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – is pleased to be recognized as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer™ (CAFE) by the Age-Friendly Institute.

The Age-Friendly Institute’s CAFE program is the nation’s only certification program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+. Since the program was created, hundreds of leading companies and organizations have earned the distinction of being recognized as Certified Age-Friendly Employers.

The CAFE Program is a structured evaluation of employers’ human resources and management policies and practices relative to a known best practice model of organizations recognized for their commitment to retention and recruiting of age 50+ workers on an “age friendly” or age-neutral basis. The model takes into consideration numerous categories, including general commitment and workforce policies; training and development; organization culture and employee relations; work schedules, arrangements and time off; compensation programs; healthcare benefits and more.

The purpose of the CAFE program is to assist age 50+ job seekers by identifying employers committed to objectively considering them for appropriate employment, free of ageism. Certified employers want age 50+ candidates to know they are valued for their knowledge, experience, maturity, reliability and productivity.

Receiving this certification puts RSM among other prestigious companies including AT&T, the Boston Red Sox, CVS/pharmacy, Humana, Starbucks Coffee, Wells Fargo and other organizations committed to inclusion.

“At RSM, we understand the importance of inclusion for all,” said Ty Beasley, chief talent officer with RSM US LLP. “By creating a workplace culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is comfortable sharing their unique experiences and insights, we enhance understanding and create strong relationships that lead to innovative approaches to the way we work and the solutions we bring to our middle market clients. Being named by the Age-Friendly Institute as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer™ is yet another example of the value we place on inclusion, and we are honored to receive the certification.”

The Certification evaluation process is confidential, with evaluations performed exclusively by the Institute’s Research and Certification staff members who are experienced human resources professionals. It includes independent research (Lexis/Nexis Law, IRS, ERISA and EEOC) and general public records, interviews and consideration of other related public recognition of the employers’ work environments. Recertification is completed every two years.

To learn more about RSM’s commitment to inclusion, visit the diversity and inclusion page of the firm’s website. To learn more about what it’s like to work at RSM, visit Life at RSM.

About the Age-Friendly Institute
The Age-Friendly Institute aggregates and elevates all things age-friendly. Its consumer website AgeFriendly.org was created to simplify the confusing landscape for older adults and families as they navigate aging and to give voice to their experiences. AgeFriendly.org brings together expert-developed systems for establishing what is age-friendly with reviews, ratings and insights from older adults and family caregivers. Through its research and events, the Institute encourages cross-sector collaboration among aging services organizations in pursuit of a comprehensive Age-Friendly Ecosystem. The Age-Friendly Institute is also the home of the Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program.