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Our aging population and ageism

Our aging population and ageism

Nov 18, 2019 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Ageism, Older Workers

Our population is getting older. This impacts many things, including our workforce, health care, and quality of life. To get a picture of what this looks like, here are some realities about our aging population and ageism: Demographics By 2034, older adults are... Read more
The potential of age-friendly workplaces

The potential of age-friendly workplaces

Oct 14, 2019 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers

Why age-friendly workplaces? Our population is getting older. At first, this may sound bad. That’s because we tend to think that older equals lesser. Instead, we’d argue that older really equals different. As we age, we have different skills, different abilities,... Read more
5 Things You Don’t Know About Older Workers

5 Things You Don’t Know About Older Workers

Sep 9, 2019 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers

We should be thinking differently about hiring older workers. But, first, we need to challenge our assumptions. Here are five things you may not know about older workers: 1. Older workers still want to work Not everyone wants to retire. Let’s get rid of the picture of... Read more
We need older workers to keep working

We need older workers to keep working

Sep 2, 2019 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Ageism, Older Workers

We need older workers in the workforce. Ever heard of the “Lump of Labor Fallacy”? Perhaps not the name, but maybe the idea. The argument goes something like, “if you add more people to the workforce – or if people don’t leave it – there will be fewer jobs left for... Read more
The multigenerational workplace opportunity

The multigenerational workplace opportunity

Aug 26, 2019 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers

We are facing a new paradigm – the multigenerational workplace. It is possible have up to five generations working together in one workplace. In other words, the labor force is changing. People are living longer and healthier lives and can contribute for many... Read more
Are older workers more expensive?

Are older workers more expensive?

Aug 19, 2019 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers

Are older workers more expensive? It depends. And, in some cases, it is worth it. By acting on this assumption, we are missing out on too much talent. Compensation & real costs Older workers do not always demand higher compensation. For instance, new hires may be... Read more
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