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25 07, 2022

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 [...]

Five Ways Boomers Are Reinventing Retirement

Kate Jordan2022-12-20T00:50:25-05:00March 23rd, 2021|Categories: Aging, Careers, Retire, Retirement|Tags: baby boomers, careers over 50, retirement|

Boomers have always done things their way, so why should it be any different in retirement. Over 71 million baby boomers make them the second largest generational group right behind Millennials, which number at about 72 million. They are more educated and diverse than previous generations, and they have a considerable amount of aggregate spending power. Combined with the fact that they live longer and lead more active lives, they set their own rules for retirement. Those in the business of catering to seniors will need to evolve their strategy and meet this generation's unique expectations. FirstLantic explores five ways Boomers are remaking what it means to 'retire.' They are working longer. Many boomers choose to reinvent themselves by working part-time, consulting, or even [...]

Flexible Jobs for People Over 50

Kate Jordan2022-12-20T01:11:00-05:00December 8th, 2020|Categories: Careers, Retirement|Tags: careers over 50, flexible jobs, retirement jobs|

COVID-19 has undoubtedly given us all a lot of food for thought. Many people have started questioning their long-term work situation and are dreading the possibility of going back to a rigid 9 to 5 schedule along with a lengthy commute. In fact, one of the few positive side-effects of the pandemic may have been the opportunity for us all to slow down, spend more time with our family, and have a more flexible work and life balance. If you find yourself in this situation, you may want to think about jobs that offer more flexible hours and allow you to work from home permanently. And for those over 50, there are jobs out there that are perfect for people who have life experience and [...]