Topic: Work

Health Care Jobs Available

Did you know that over half – 57 percent – of the more than 10 million nonprofit jobs in the U.S. are in health care? And that health care will generate millions of new wage and salary jobs between 2008 and 2018, more than any other industry? If that situation gets you thinking about your encore in a big-picture sense, a new, free website can help you drill down to the details. The Virtual Career Network can help you explore 80 different health care careers. You can even take online classes (some free) and search for health care jobs by zip code.

Posted on Mar 13, 2012

For Retirement, 68 is the New 65!

Topics: Finances, Retirement, Work

Yes... another take on what boomers can do to stay financially solvent! As this author asserts, boomers who are closing in on retirement without enough money saved need to keep working. Delaying retirement leaves a worker with fewer years of retirement to finance, more time to save and earn returns, and higher Social Security benefits if they delay taking them. Read more about practical ways to build your nest egg and check out a recent CNBC roundtable discussion on a video within this article called "New Retirement."

Posted on Mar 7, 2012

New Group of Entrepreneurs

Topics: Boomers, Entrepreneurship, Work

If you need to be convinced that being an entrepreneur after 50 isn't a pipe dream, read this article and you may find yourself imagining the logo for your new business. The entrepreneurial path is alluring for boomers with newfound free time and either financial freedom or financial insecurity on their hands. As one boomer business woman put it, "If we do this right, we could be entering ...a "golden age" of entrepreneurship, where smart, educated people embrace business ownership partly out of necessity, partly fueled by their dreams, and partly to grab control of their lives."

Posted on Jan 18, 2012

Encore Fellowships Offered at Nonprofits

Topics: Encore Careers, Retirement, Work

Intel is proud to announce that they are the first company to make Encore Fellowships at local nonprofits available to all of its eligible pre-retiree employees nationwide. Encore Fellowships, created by Civic Ventures, are designed to provide a new source of experienced talent to organizations solving critical social problems, while offering those who have finished midlife careers the chance to transition to encore careers in the nonprofit sector for 6 to 12 months, full or part-time, with a $25,000 stipend. To learn more about this unique program, click here.

Posted on Nov 29, 2011

You've Still Got It!

Topics: Consulting, Retirement, Work

The long-awaited retirement of the millions of baby boomers born between 1945 and 1964 has begun...for some. But Fortune magazine reports that many employees aren't ready to say goodbye and some companies don't want to lose them. For pharmaceutical, technology and engineering companies, losing experienced employees can lead to a brain drain. In a recent AARP survey of 1,000 human resources directors, 69% said that their companies are looking to keep older workers as part-time workers and consultants; 46% are trying to entice older workers to stay on full-time. Does that mean you only need half the number of golf clubs you bought for retirement?

Posted on Oct 18, 2011

What's New on the Job Front?

Topics: Economy, Work

So here’s a bit of good news to hang on to: Idealist.org, a popular nonprofit jobs site, reports that most nonprofits are “cautiously optimistic” about hiring and believe the worst economic times may be over. Idealist reached out to thousands of organizations in early 2011 to see how they were dealing with the economy and gauge their feelings about the future. Among the findings: 91 percent will either hire for new positions this year (42%) or maintain current staffing levels (49%). Only 9% plan to reduce staff. And, 42 percent are more optimistic about the outlook for their organizations this year than last. For the full report, click here.

Posted on Sep 13, 2011

Which Companies Have the Most Older Workers?

Topics: Ageism, Work

Older workers are still a strong presence in corporate settings, with airlines, utilities, and insurance companies among those employing the largest number of 50+ workers. Just over a quarter (26 percent) of employees at Fortune 500 companies are age 50 or older, according to a new RetirementJobs.com study. The study found that companies that continue to have a sizeable cohort of older workers understand the value and benefits of this age and are more open to hiring mature employees. This U.S. News and World Report article provides data about where workers 50+ are employed...and where they are not...and why. To learn more, click here.

Posted on Jun 8, 2011

Being Older is a Plus at the Office

Topics: Aging, Experience, Work

This is the kind of survey we like to see...it seems that age can be a real advantage at the workplace according to a recent AP poll of more than 1,000 working boomers. Nearly half of those born between 1946 and 1964 work for a younger boss, and most report that they are older than most colleagues. But 61 percent of the boomers surveyed said that their age is not an issue at work, while 25 percent called it an asset. Most of those who have reached age 50 noted that co-workers seek their counsel more now than when they were younger. To read more, click here.

Posted on May 3, 2011

Entrepreneurial Retirees

Topics: Encore, Entrepreneurs, Work

Leisure World, a 55 plus age-restricted community in Maryland, is a place where you can relax, improve your golf game, and live the traditional retirement life. Or, you could be among the entrepreneurial crowd that see their fellow residents as a captive market and decide to launch an encore career. This group is at the vanguard of a national trend; the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2016, workers 65 and over will account for 6.1% of the total labor force, a dramatic rise from 3.6% in 2006. To read more about Leisure World entrepreneurs, click here.

Posted on Mar 28, 2011

Age Discrimination at Work: What to Do

Topics: Ageism, Discrimination, Work

This U.S. News and World Report story describes a woman in her early 70s who has worked at the same company for 30 years and feels that the employer is treating her unfairly, even though she is still good at her job. She wants to continue working at her company, but feels the pressure to quit. If this story sounds all too familiar, and you think you are being treated unfairly at your workplace because of your age, you can learn more about how to deal with this sticky issue by clicking here.

Posted on Mar 17, 2011

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