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Who’s not working?
Young people have become more likely to be students instead of workers, while older Americans are increasingly putting off retirement
How Older Adults Are Changing America
An aging population is shaking up our country. Why it’s happening and what it means
Generational Differences and How They Affect Workplace Dynamics
The active workforce today spans four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z
New Career at 50: Top 5 Jobs for Career Changers in 2023
Explore Top Jobs and Learn How To Successfully Navigate the Transition With Our Guide on Switching Careers at 50
For Employers
Accelerated Retirements May be Playing a Role in the Current Workforce Shortage
This article from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development examines what is driving decreased labor force participation in Minnesota and nationally and the role the accelerated retirements play.
U.S. Bureau of Labor: Statistics Projection Overview and Highlights for 2020-2030
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) annual growth in employment projections over the 2020–30 decade
10 Books to Help You Foster a More Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Forbes shares the list of books that can help both employees and organizational leaders who want to learn more and to understand the cultural experiences of different groups.
4 DEI Practices Your Company Should Adopt In 2022
With the Great Resignation causing havoc, it is more crucial than ever to prioritize DEI interventions that are effective. Here are four best practices that organizations should implement in 2022 and beyond
The Challenges of Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce and What to do about It
For the first time, in one workplace we have Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Millennials. Now what?
For Seekers
The Great Retirement: Are Baby Boomer’s Causing Today’s Worker Shortage?
The trend of The Great Retirement is expected to overshadow The Great Resignation, with 75 million baby boomers retiring by 2030. Here is all you need to know:
The New Post-60 Career Paths
People in their 60s, 70s and beyond still want stimulating jobs. Researchers and workplace experts are figuring out what late-in-life careers could look like.
Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Today’s Unique Multigenerational Workforce
Diversity Woman’s managing editor, Kimberly Olson shares info on using science to dispel stereotypes, the power of empathy, and how to use knowledge of what motivates different members of a
What IS quiet quitting anyway?
Sept. 3, 2022 Listen in on iHeart Radio’s Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show where they have an interesting discussion about quiet quitting, a phenomenon that The Wall Street Journal recently
Finding Work and Purpose in the Golden Years
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. Said C.S. Lewis; Don’t let society’s misperceptions tell you differently!
‘Unretirements’ Continue to Rise as More Workers Return to Work
The tight labor market, in combination with waning COVID-19 concerns and high inflation, are leading more people to leave retirement and reenter the workforce.
Reports
Elevating Equity: The Real Story of Diversity and Inclusion: REPORT by the JoshBersin company
Important, well researched and highly informative examination of why business-driven DEI programs are one of the most powerful ways to improve upward mobility in the economy. Major findings and data
Needs Assessment Tool Kit
A Guide to Including A Diversity of Older Voices in Age-Friendly Communities Work
UN Global Report on Ageism
The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, private sector).
Videos, Podcasts, & Books
How to Overcome our Biases: Walk Boldly Toward Them by Verna Myers : Ted Talk
Although not focused specifically on age bias, humorous diversity advocate Verna Myers looks at subconscious attitudes we all hold and makes a plea: Acknowledge your biases and move towards them. Her funny,
Life’s Third Act by Jane Fonda : Ted Talk
Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy. Jane Fonda asks how we can re-imagine this new phase of our lives
Indeed Video Tutorial on Finding a Job as a mature worker
In this GREAT video, Virginia, a hiring specialist at Indeed, will guide you through landing a job as an older worker. Throughout this video, Virginia will discuss the challenges while
Career Coach Bill Benoist
If you are an older worker currently in the job market, you need to be aware of several job search mistakes older workers tend to make. Age Discrimination, age bias
Let’s End Ageism by Ashton Applewhite : Ted Talk
Well known author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism Ashton Applewhite shares ideas on how disrupting traditional views of aging would benefit everyone
Ageism Unmasked, Exploring Ageism and How to End It by Tracey Gendron, PhD
What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong? This audiobook link will lead you to a MUST READ for anyone wanting to explore age bias and how
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