As people live longer healthier lives, retirement no longer means an end to any form of paid work. Many people approaching the traditional retirement age are open to the idea of working in retirement.
In fact, Statistics Canada’s June 2023 Labour Force Survey reported more than half of Canadian workers who were planning to retire would work longer if they could work part time.
As baby boomers exit the workforce, they take years of wisdom and institutional knowledge with them. Yet, many employers have been slow to put policies in place to retain that knowledge and experience.
The March/April issue of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plan’s Plans & Trusts magazine features an article I wrote on age-friendly workplaces.
Is Your Workplace Age-Friendly? Strategies to Retain the Wisdom of Older Workers, discusses shifting labour force demographics, what older workers bring to the workplace, and strategies for employers to attract and retain the wisdom of this untapped demographic.
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If you’re ready to create a plan for a smooth transition to your next chapter, contact me to set up a free call to discuss my coaching services.
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