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Generational Divides: Bridging the Gap

Generational divides are nothing new. Very few of us over a certain age haven’t shaken our heads and wondered, “what is going on with the younger generation?”. And conversely, there are very few young adults who haven’t told their parents or grandparents that “you just don’t understand us.”. And it has gotten even worse as our culture has become increasingly youth-obsessed and afraid of aging. It’s almost as if younger people think that age is a disease you can catch. So, what can be done to bridge the generational divides, and how can different age groups embrace their differences and actually learn from each other? Fortunately, there are organizations dedicated to changing this dynamic and bringing seniors and younger people together. FirstLantic highlights two non-profits that are determined [...]

Senior Employees; the Secret Weapon of Successful Businesses

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:56:51-05:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: Ageism, Business, Careers, Labor Shortage, Older Workers|Tags: #Ageism, #Employment, #EmploymentShortage, #FirstLanticHealthcare, #Inclusion, #newcareer, #OlderWorkers, #SeniorEntrepreneurs, #Seniors, careers over 50|

How often do you hear a hiring manager from a company say, "We've got to hire older workers." Just taking a guess – but probably not frequently. And yet, older workers could be one of the secret weapons to overcome the labor shortage. While many companies struggle to find qualified employees, Americans over 65 are one of the few demographic groups where employment levels have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. So, why are companies ignoring this demographic, and why should they make a concerted effort to recruit older workers? FirstLantic explains why a company’s greatest asset may be older workers. First, we don't have to guess why most businesses don't hire older workers. Ageism does exist. A research study on behalf of Deloitte asked [...]