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In today’s workplace, it’s not uncommon to see a Gen Z new hire working alongside a Baby Boomer with 30 years of experience. For small businesses, this age diversity isn’t just interesting; it’s a real strategic advantage. A multigenerational workforce brings broader perspectives, stronger problem-solving, and a deeper bench of skills. But it also requires thoughtful leadership to get it right. In this blog, we’ll explore how small...
In this age of AI, here are three ways to ensure workers 45 and older are considered and upskilled. [Photo: Getty Images] BY  Carrie Varoquiers  and  Mona Mourshed Two powerful forces are dramatically reshaping the current world of work—artificial intelligence and an aging workforce. While we can see that the way we work is changing, we need to move quickly to effectively cope with both.  Currently, AI,...
Employers who focus on  recruiting  younger job applicants risk overlooking the potential of older candidates who can bring a wealth of working experience and skills to their business. An 'older worker' typically refers to someone in employment who is  age 50 or older . As of 2020, there were  9.3 million older workers in the UK , between the ages of 50 and 64 – a significant portion of the working population. Unsurprisingly, the...
Happy New Year and trust that you enjoyed a really good break over the festive season with family and friends  2025 promises to be a significant year for Seniors@work with new "products", new resource and tools for our job seekers in addition to what is already available in our WORK READINESS INFO PACK and now....nearly 6500 registered job seekers, between 50-120,000 people each month checking into our Facebook page for new listings and...
Many Kiwis working past usual retirement age for both financial and wellbeing reasons                  By Kate MacNamara Business Journalist·NZ Herald· 2 Jan, 2025   Sir Brian Roche took up the reins at the Public Service Commission in November, aged 69. Photo / Marty Melville Sir Brian Roche  celebrated his 69th birthday as he negotiated his return to full-time employment as head of the core of New...
ChatGPT and other AI programs can help with your resume, cover letter and job search   After decades of being the subject of science fiction, artificial intelligence — which uses computer science and large amounts of data to perform tasks, solve problems and communicate — is becoming mainstream. Among other uses, the technology can be found in many workplace tools, ranging from human...
Bias in the workplace a growing concern for generation as oldest members turn 40 Some milestone birthdays come with highly anticipated perks. Turning 16 years old means you're old enough to drive in most states. Eighteen means you're old enough to vote. And 21 means you're old enough to drink alcoholic beverages. Other birthdays open the door to rights and privileges that, while certainly less well known, may turn out to be just...
These tips can help older job seekers highlight their skills, not their ages   Searching for a new job is challenging, regardless of how old you are. However, if you are 50 or older, you may face some additional hurdles. According to  AARP Research , nearly two out of three workers age 50-plus  (62 percent) think older adults face discrimination in the workplace today based on age and 93 percent of them believe that age discrimination...
  Age-friendly employers recognize the contributions of people who are 50+ By Laura Aka      A new guide from the Encore Network  summarizes the policies and practices that age-friendly employers are implementing and the resulting benefits. The guide –  Age is Now a Strategic Imperative: An Employers Guide to Engaging Older Workers  –  says, “Age diversity contributes to productivity, improved morale,...
Courtesy of  AARP Reports By  Roy Maurer March 15, 2023 T he COVID-19-related decline in workforce participation among older people is reversing. The pandemic saw an increase in older workers leaving the workforce in the U.S., turning around a long-term trend toward rising labor force participation among older workers. But some are  now returning to work  amid a cost-of-living crisis in a phenomenon that has been referred to as the...
This piece is courtesy of Neil Hardy of High Speed Training in the UK – we have taken large chunks of excerpts from the article Now more than ever, it feels like the only constant in life is change. The ever-increasing use of digital technology and the effects of automation – often referred to as the fourth industrial revolution – are transforming the jobs market and there is growing demand for  ‘transferable’ skills . A  recent report...
  Our obsession with youth, tech and flexibility is leading to a loss of institutional memory and experience Would you apply for a job which requires you to be "dynamic" or a "digital native"? If you're over 40,  it might not be worth bothering. Until recently, it looked as though Generation X had never had it so good. But age discrimination is alive and well — and the exodus of older workers in the pandemic may be more of a Great...