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OLDER WORKERS

A look at what's new on the topic of older executives and non-managerial employees in the workplace--including the ways such workers are seen as assets or liabilities and the challenges facing them and their managers. Includes a look at the changing decisions about retirement by Baby Boom-era employees.

Older Workers is part of Business Exchange, suggested by Deborah Stead. This topic contains 1,196 news and 1,313 blog items. Read updated news, blogs, and resources about Older Workers. Find user-submitted articles and reactions on Older Workers from like-minded professionals.

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The Elderly: Finding a Good Geriatric Care Managermore

On a Tuesday night in late July, Jon Meyers, 42, got the call every child with an elderly parent dreads.

Older Workers on the Move: Recareering in Later Lifemore

Recareering, or career change, is common at older ages. Workers who change careers typically move into jobs that pay...

This Time, Old Hands Are Keeping Their Jobsmore

On Jan. 28, Boeing (BA) boosted to 10,000 the number of jobs it plans to cut this year. But it's likely to spare many...

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Best Careers 2009: Management Consultantmore

up to their expectations, after a couple of years, firms will often pay for your M.B.A. Older workers get hired mainly...

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Fear of redundancy (layoffs, firings), relevance (keeping skills current), and resentment from younger associates are...

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Last fall, drugstore chain CVS Caremark (CVS) cut some 800 jobs in Northern California after acquiring Longs Drugs, a...

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Six reasons why letting employees access social networking sites can lead to better business results.

Nix the Nicknames: 'Grandma' Will Get Evenmore

...to employees and co-workers. That’s all good fun until an employee in a ... time adjusting to the new focus.

Managing Rumorsmore

HR leaders are reporting that economic fears are prompting more employees to eavesdrop and gossip about the impact on...

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How Your Personal Brand Can Recover After Switching Careersmore

For Boomers and other older workers, it is ... shortages grow over the next several years, older workers are in a...

Job Search Tips for Workers Over 50more

Statistics show that it is in fact harder for older workers to find new jobs. That's why workers over 50 need to take a...

Four fired employees sue Innisbrook Resort and Golf Clubmore

after the new management took over, Florin said. His clients will have a better idea of how many older workers were...

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Only 6% think that the Obama presidency will improve the job market immediately, with 25% of respondents unsure how the...

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  • Washington Post
  • Retirement Radar
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