Amid today’s talent shortages, older workers remain one of the most overlooked sources of skill and experience. Isaac Agbeshie-Noye, Ed.D., of the SHRM Foundation joins Nicole Belyna to share how HR teams can overcome biases, engage older talent, and reimagine recruitment, retention, and development strategies for a rapidly growing segment of the workforce.
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Isaac Agbeshie-Noye, Ed.D.
Isaac Agbeshie-Noye joined the SHRM Foundation in May 2025 as Program Director for the Widening Pathways to Work portfolio, bringing nearly 20 years of expertise in higher education, workforce development, and philanthropy. In his previous role at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Isaac spearheaded the development of a foundational portfolio for external partnerships, which included oversight of initiatives to expand access to career pathways in the biomedical sciences. He has held key programmatic and change management roles at organizations such as the Education Design Lab, George Mason University, and American University, leading initiatives designed to enhance student success and facilitate seamless transitions into the workforce. His approach to advancing change centers on building sustainable partnerships, driving innovation, and aligning resources to achieve mission-critical outcomes. Isaac holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University.
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