Workplace Age-Discrimination and Gender
Last month I discussed some of the financial considerations women are more likely than men to face as they age. This month, we’ll be looking at a related topic: Age-discrimination…
Are Women Prepared to Live Long and Prosper?
If you are a woman, try to imagine yourself at ninety-something. You’ve outlived your husband or partner, and you’ve been a widow or alone for over twenty years. Except for…
Gender Differences: Aging & Retirement
Does your sex or gender make a difference when planning for the end of your career and beyond? I’ve spent more than three years reviewing the literature on retirement and…
Gender Differences: Retirement And Aging
Gender Differences: Retirement, and Aging Do your sex and gender matter when planning for retirement or living a long life? I’ve spent more than three years reviewing the literature…
Many Employers Are Reinforcing Ageism by Ignoring It
Ageism is part of our cultural fabric – it is deeply woven into our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Ageism refers to stereotyping and discriminating against people and groups based…
Beyond Ageism: Discovering Untapped Potential
During the early 1800s, brine wells were dug to produce needed salt. Sometimes these wells also produced some oil, an unwanted byproduct. Imagine sitting on such a valuable resource and…
Closing the Generation Gap Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
As a professional in my thirties, I didn't want someone my mother's age tagging along with me. Yet that was exactly what happened. It was also one of the best…
Two Boomer Workplace Challenges That Employers Can Turn Into Opportunities
A huge demographic shift is underway, and it is already affecting the workplace. Baby boomers in the U.S. are reaching full retirement age at a rate of 10,000 per day.…
Requisite Workforce Variety and an Aging Environment: Why it Matters
We are living in an age when the U.S. population is becoming increasingly older. Research suggests that this reality will lead to an increase in older workers who have the…
Boomer Employees
Why Your Organization Will Want to Help Boomers Develop Their Exit Plan (February 9, 2019)The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects that by 2024, 25% of the U.S. workforce will…