- January 19, 2012
They know the jobs, they look forward to going to work." Yet businesses are faced with their own difficulties at times when it comes to older workers. "Obviously, there is some pressure on employers not to have older employees, because it weighs down...
- January 8, 2012
And as this demographic grows older, many will retire from their first careers with the hope of finding part-time positions that use their experience. "We have a surplus of highly qualified, talented retirees and older workers looking to use their...
USA Today - December 13, 2011
Intel recently partnered with Civic Ventures, a think tank that focuses on "encore careers," to help older workers find jobs in non-profit organizations for six months to a year. Intel will provide workers with a $25000 stipend and health insurance...
Bloomberg - August 29, 2011
What older worker is more likely to be able to follow the same career plan after 60, high paid white collar or lower paid service industry workers...
Mysanantonio.com - July 29, 2011
A study commissioned by Sun America to insure its companies will meet the needs of the Boomer generation and beyond, found two thirds of all respondents would like to work some during retirement. And they are thinking really long term. Two thirds also want to reach the age of 100! So,It´s never too early or late to construct a long term career plan. Without one, you won´t know what work skills, or interview skills you´ll need to be on top of when you embark on your third encore career..... in your 80´s...
US Senate - July 11, 2011
Least likely to be seen as a barrier to career plan of older workers was "company image" with. 91% reporting that this was not a barrier. ...240 U.S. employer survey showed positive older worker attitudes and few stereotypes about their performance, plus.......
Philly.com - July 3, 2011
Low and middle income Americans are more likely to have jobs that are physically demanding and to face poor working conditions. Indeed, nearly half of older workers over 58 work in such jobs, and more than a quarter of those over 60 report a ......
Reuters - June 28, 2011
Personal finance is an integral part of a career plan. As we mature, we have to decide our goal for retirement. Workers want to take their lump sums and have guaranteed lifetime benefits, says David Speier of benefits consultant Towers Watson. "We get real mixed messages." Workers surveyed by his firm want to retain control over their money, though older workers....
CBS Money Watch - June 11, 2011
Older workers tend to be very responsible, have learned how to communicate with customers and co-workers and can be trusted. There are many part time office and administrative jobs that require just these types of skills. Nabbing one of these positions also requires keeping up with electronic skills as well as interviewing skills and resume skills.So when looking for work, ......
Chicago Tribune - May 3, 2011
"Retirement is fast becoming a word without meaning, as so many boomers stop working for a period of time, then go back to work - in new ways,( with a new career plan,) on new terms and to new ends," says Freedman, author of "The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife."...
CBS Money Watch - April 1, 2011
No matter how good your resume skills are, it´s Time to Cultivate Your Conservative Lifestyle. Even if you´re positive your retirement account is plush, learning to minimize your habits has many benefits. Besides, It´s trendy!...
MSN Money - March 30, 2011
Career plan for 1.7 billion workers over-55 do not include retirement. Sure, we could survive without jobs, but for this couple continuing to work makes pretty good sense (note: video clip with audio starts automatically on target website)...
MSN Money - March 21, 2011
Boomers are redefining what it means to be 65. A career plan for retirement at 65 is a reality for some, a distant dream for many and a big ´not yet!´ for others. ...
The Street - March 19, 2011
As the econcomy improves, the career plan of many seniors include continuing to work even though they no longer need to. ...
Huffington Post - March 18, 2011
The dream of shipping your kids off to college and retiring to an oceanfront condo has become just that -- a dream. Most seniors today find themselves still struggling to balance the demands of work and family. The career plan for many older people includes working full-time well into their 60s and 70s, either because they enjoy their jobs, or because they don´t have enough savings to retire securely. ...
