Links
- 70: The New 50
William Byham’s book discusses why a large percentage of wisdom workers want to put off retirement and what companies can do to leverage the situation.
- Ageism: Managing On the Bias
Age discrimination is more than a bad practice--it’s simply bad business. Many companies appear unaware or unconvinced that ageism exists, despite evidence to the contrary. Unfortunately, ageism has proven to be one of the most pervasive and insidious forms of prejudice in the workplace as well as one of the most difficult to discern and prove.
- Boomers Can Keep U.S. Manufacturing Alive
There is a lot of discussion among business leaders and elected officials about the impact baby boomers will have upon their retirement. Much of this conversation has revolved around their economic impact as it pertains to health care and entitlement needs.
- Executive Summary
The Executive Summary makes the business case for continuing to invest in workers age 50+. It emphasizes the importance of planning for tomorrow's talent needs in today's competitive market.
- Full Report
The Full Report continues to make the business case for continuing to invest in workers age 50+. It emphasizes the importance of planning for tomorrow's talent needs in today's competitive market.
- Going to the Company Elders for Help
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — On a recent Saturday afternoon, John Toppel, a retired Hewlett-Packard sales manager, did not spend his leisure time golfing or mowing the lawn. He spent it at a local electronics store extolling the virtues of H.P. laptop computers to customers.
- Healthcare Workforce Analysis – Part I
The impending retirement of Baby Boomer healthcare professionals along with the potential shortage of new talent entering the profession are creating the need for the healthcare industry to actively manage the recruiting and retention of their workforce. (PART I)
- Healthcare Workforce Analysis – Part II
The impending retirement of Baby Boomer healthcare professionals along with the potential shortage of new talent entering the profession are creating the need for the healthcare industry to actively manage the recruiting and retention of their workforce. (PART II)
- National Assessment of Adult Literacy by NCES
The 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy is a nationally representative assessment of English literacy among American adults age 16 and older.
- Section 132 as a non-taxable fringe benefit
Since Work is one of the Eight Elements Essential for a Vibrant Life After 50, why not expedite raising the level of satisfaction in the workplace by providing a state-of-the-art life planning and coaching benefit from My Plan After 50? Our fees qualify under Section 132 as a non-taxable fringe benefit. Satisfied employees create customer satisfaction, are highly productive, and exhibit low absenteeism and health issues. Let's start now!
- Traditional education assistance programs.
Reporter Christina Couch offers a twist on traditional education assistance programs. Companies may want to consider partnering with local educational institutions to retool and retain Boomer employees or create a unique recruiting opportunity.
- Workforce 2020
Workforce 2020 - A sequel to Hudson Institute’s Workforce 2000 providing fascinating new data measuring population growth and shifts in employment, including changes in specific industries and occupations.
- Workforce Critical Skills Gaps
This link is a summary of a 2006 survey conducted by The Conference Board identifying the critical skills required in the workplace in the future and the lack of preparedness of the next generation of workers.
-
View All Links