We need to do more to employ older workers. Right now, we have a huge opportunity to change how we think about work – including who gets to work. Colorado, like most everywhere, is facing a shortage of workers. At the same time, $350 billion dollars is coming to...
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, population growth is slowing. In the U.S., and globally, the population is also becoming older. People are discussing what problems this will pose and how to address them. One frequent theme is how to take care of the older adults...
In my May 10, 2021 guest blog, I proposed using flexible workers to address the vacancies at the U.S. Post Office, while at the same time improving service. Since then, I heard from many friends and colleagues who strongly and politely suggested flexible work...
Lots of people are talking about the implications of our aging population. In our blog on the U.S. Census results, we talked about the importance of engaging more older adults in the workforce. To do that, we have to first reframe older workers, which means getting...
A few weeks ago, U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy unveiled a “tried and true” strategic plan calling for increases in prices and further reductions in service. The strategic plan was from the view of scarcity, cutting more services and workers to save...
An encore can be the culmination of a great performance. Careers can progress like this as well. Encore careers like Kathy Stevens’ are an example of what can be done with a lifetime of training and experience. Kathy retired in 2017 after a career that included senior...
