Ask HR: Aging workforce with back pain.
Dear HR, One of my delivery drivers is constantly complaining about chronic back pain and tiredness. This employee in the 50+ age range and lifts 50 pounds on a frequent basis. I’m concerned the employee may seriously injure themselves if they continue on this job. What are my options regarding an aging employee? Any ideas on how the employer should handle this? Answer: This can be a very tricky topic and you’ll want to […]