Finding a job is challenging for anyone in tough economic times but it’s harder if you’re over age 50. It’s illegal for employers to discriminate based on age, but any older job-seeker will tell you it happens every day. That reality is colliding with the intent of baby boomers, most of whom hope—and need—to keep [...] [...more]
What kind of work will baby boomers choose to do when they leave their primary careers behind? The MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures Encore Career Survey released today suggests a surprising number will opt for work that makes a meaningful contribution to society. The survey found that “a surprisingly large number of people between the ages of [...] [...more]
So you’re getting ready to retire, but think you’ll want to keep working in some fashion after you leave. Maybe you’ll downshift to a part time position with your former employer, or do some consulting. Congratulations on making such a smart move. Continuing to work means more income to supplement your retirement lifestyle, and it [...] [...more]
There’s no shortage of bad news about aging and retirement. Whether it’s ballooning Social Security and Medicare payments or the brain drain of millions of baby boomers leaving the workforce, the headlines all seem to focus on the increasing burdens of an aging population. There’s not much we can do about aging; we’re all doing [...] [...more]
There’s no shortage of services that help 50+ and retired workers seek out employment. This week’s column focuses on YourEncore, a specialized company that recruits scientists and engineers for consulting projects. But 50+ job services vary from very specialized services like YourEncore to general job boards such as Seniors4Hire. Here’s a partial list of 50+ [...] [...more]
