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...
What do workplace changes stemming from the pandemic mean for people over 50? According to Kerry Hannon and Marci Alboher, two of the nation’s leading authorities on opportunities for older workers, there are steps we can take to make this market work for us. In...
