HR can best prepare organizations to adjust to an aging workforce by:

An aging workforce introduces a risk ofknowledge and skill loss. Proactive HR must assess what skills areat risk of retiringanddevelop plansto ensure succession, upskilling, or knowledge transfer.

Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Talent Planning and Acquisition):

SPHR competencies emphasize “workforce analytics and demographic analysis to predict future talent needs.” Addressing the aging workforce begins withskills gap analysisand strategic planning to support business continuity andresilience in talent pipelines.