Targeted Research Training Program Fall 2019 Workshop
Supporting Healthy and Safe Hospitality Work for All Ages
Employees within the hospitality industry represent a variety of ages groups, from youth employees to individuals working past typical retirement age. How does employee age affect occupational health and safety? Targeted Research Training presented a free workshop to discuss these topics among industry professionals, researchers, and students.
The workshop took place on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Hilton Orlando. The day began with a research panel, in which university researchers shared their perspective on work issues relevant to various age groups in the hospitality industry. Next, industry professionals from Hilton and Rosen Hotels participated in a panel on age-friendly hospitality work. They shared innovative best practices from their workplaces that support employees of all ages. Dr. Jim Grosch, the Co-Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Center for Productive Aging and Work, provided a framework for crafting age-friendly work policies. Next, the Targeted Research Trainees guided workshop attendees through case studies regarding the implementation of age-friendly work policies. To end the day, a front-line employee from the Hilton Orlando participated in a Question & Answer session to highlight the importance of workplaces that support employees of all ages!
Thank you to our workshop speakers!
Dr. Barbara Fritzsche, Associate Dean, University of Central Florida
Dr. Steve Jex, Professor, University of Central Florida
Dorea Mays, Associate Director of Human Resources, Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Chris Mueller, General Manager, Hilton Orlando
Jim Grosch, Co-Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Center for Productive Aging and Work
Thank you to our workshop sponsor!
The Hilton Orlando
Do you want to learn more about supporting the health and safety of employees of all ages in your workplace?
Contact Targeted Research Training at targetedresearch@ucf.edu for more information!
For more questions about the Sunshine Education and Research Center and the Targeted Research Training Program, please contact Dr. Mindy Shoss at targetedresearch@ucf.edu.