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Why Leaders Need to Value Their Retirement-Age Workforce

Mar 19, 2024
Exploring the value of retaining retirement-age workers in a time of workforce shortage. Discussing why older workers want to continue working and ways companies can engage them. Embracing age diversity, phased retirements, mentorship programs, and non-ageist recruiting. Redefining retirement and empowering aging workers in the modern workforce.
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  • Older workers are a valuable asset due to experience and skills, organizations need to adapt to retain them.
  • Challenges faced by older workers include outdated perceptions and untapped potential in the job market.

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The Shift in the Labor Force Dynamics

The podcast discusses a significant shift in the labor force dynamics, highlighting that the fastest-growing segment in the US labor force is people aged 65 and older. Contrary to common perceptions, older workers are portrayed as a valuable asset due to their experience and skills. There's a growing need for organizations to adapt to this demographic change to retain the talent and capabilities these older workers bring, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the value of this group.

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