The Encore Program (formerly RetireRehire) is a workforce solution offered by ESI designed to help education and public service agencies retain experienced professionals by enabling retirees to return to work. This program allows eligible individuals to retire, start receiving their pension, and return to work as an ESI employee, helping organizations fill critical workforce gaps while earning more take home pay with a salary from ESI.
How Encore Helps Employers
Helps organizations retain experienced staff who might otherwise be lost due to retirement.
Experienced professionals remain actively engaged, benefiting both the organization and the workforce.
Addresses shortages in hard-to-fill positions by placing retirees where they are needed the most.
Budget savings often realized for schools and public service agencies, which ultimately benefits taxpayers.
Key Features of Encore
Retirees can return to work while collecting retirement benefits and earning a salary through ESI.
ESI manages employment logistics, eliminating challenges related to retiree rehiring.
Removes legal and compliance barriers that typically prevent retirees from returning to work, such as separation of service requirements or limitations on hours.