Articles for Older Workers

A necessary and pragmatic reform
2 months, 1 week ago

A necessary and pragmatic reform

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY With China entering the era of rapidly rising aging population, raising the retirement age has become a priority issue for the country. Raising the retirement age according to gender and role: Over a 15-year period, starting in 2025, the government will raise the retirement age of men from 60 to 63 years and women blue-collar workers and …

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When did 57 become too old to work (…but too young to retire)?
2 months, 1 week ago

When did 57 become too old to work (…but too young to retire)?

The Independent  

I applied for a job this week. However, as I hovered over the “send” button, I had the usual thought of anyone over 50 looking for a job: “I won’t get this – I’m too old.” So it was comforting to find out that it’s not just me being paranoid about my age, as a report from recruitment site Totaljobs …

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Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads
6 months, 1 week ago

Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads

Associated Press  

BOSTON — A major defense contractor was sued Tuesday over allegations that it discriminated against older workers in job ads. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Boston accuses RTX Corporation of posting ads that target younger workers at the expense of their older peers in violation of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices …

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Silver dividend can increase India’s GDP by 1.5 pc: ADB
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Silver dividend can increase India’s GDP by 1.5 pc: ADB

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: India’s GDP can increase by 1.5 per cent if the growth potential generated by untapped work capacity in older people or ‘silver dividend’ is utilized, finds the Asian Development Bank. Currently, India's 97 per cent of older workers are engaged in informal work. ‘Silver dividend’ or the growth potential generated by untapped work capacity in older people can increase …

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'Gen X has had to learn or die': Mid-career workers are facing ageism in the job market
9 months ago

'Gen X has had to learn or die': Mid-career workers are facing ageism in the job market

BBC  

'Gen X has had to learn or die': Mid-career workers are facing ageism in the job market Getty Images Gen X workers are being passed over for roles of all kinds, especially as employers see young people as more malleable. Many Gen Xers are navigating the "sandwich" phase of life, juggling responsibilities like childcare and support for aging parents, she …

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Opinion: ‘Work longer’ is no solution for people who can’t afford to retire
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Opinion: ‘Work longer’ is no solution for people who can’t afford to retire

LA Times  

Working as a cashier is physically demanding and usually not well paid. Paradoxically, even as many older folks need to keep working to make ends meet, most people 62-70 are not able to work for a host of reasons and will retire with inadequate incomes or savings. As the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis reported in 2019: “Between the …

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At These Companies, There's A Space Where Getting Older Isn't A Taboo
1 year, 2 months ago

At These Companies, There's A Space Where Getting Older Isn't A Taboo

Huff Post  

Taylor Glascock for HuffPost Alma Klein and Elizabeth Harris, co-founders of Sages, an employee resources group, pose for a portrait with members of Sages at Arc Worldwide, Inc. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 in Chicago, Ill. “They do financial planning and seminars in VivaWomen!, which is our women’s group, but they weren’t talking about specifically how do you save for …

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An SUV strikes 6 migrant workers in Walmart parking lot in North Carolina
1 year, 4 months ago

An SUV strikes 6 migrant workers in Walmart parking lot in North Carolina

NPR  

An SUV strikes 6 migrant workers in Walmart parking lot in North Carolina Enlarge this image toggle caption Erik Verduzco/AP Erik Verduzco/AP Six migrant workers were struck Sunday afternoon by an SUV in a Walmart parking lot in North Carolina from what police are calling "an intentional assault with a vehicle." None of the injuries appear to be life threatening," …

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Retirees in demand as employers continue to face tight labour market
1 year, 5 months ago

Retirees in demand as employers continue to face tight labour market

ABC  

Andrew McPherson retired a few years ago, after being injured from decades of working as a fitter and turner. "What I think we'll see over the next six months is hours worked will soften quite a bit, as the slowing in the economy starts to get reflected in these labour market data." "Immigration has been down through the COVID pandemic …

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‘Ageist’ companies are to blame for over-50s leaving the workforce, say MPs
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Ageist’ companies are to blame for over-50s leaving the workforce, say MPs

The Telegraph  

Over-50s are dropping out of the workforce because of “ageist” companies, MPs have claimed. A report from the Labour-led Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy select committee blamed businesses for the recent exodus of older workers, saying unfriendly policies were the cause rather than a wave of early retirement. Lucy Standing, co-founder of Bravestarts, which provides over-50s career support, told the …

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Can younger workers speak up without managers bristling?
2 years ago

Can younger workers speak up without managers bristling?

BBC  

Can younger workers speak up without managers bristling? In many cases, they’re facing their older managers, who still expect younger workers to “pay their dues” before speaking their minds – and not step on their toes as higher-ranking employees. ‘A moral obligation to speak up’ In the past few years, work has changed in many ways – among them, the …

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Over 55s most likely to lose their jobs to robots, study finds
2 years ago

Over 55s most likely to lose their jobs to robots, study finds

The Telegraph  

Staff aged over 55 are more likely than any other group of workers to lose their jobs to robots, the first study of its kind has found. The research by University College London economists found nine in 10 workers aged over 55 were made redundant as robot technology replaced humans for “routine” tasks. By contrast, 70pc of younger workers kept …

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Inflation is driving older Americans back to work
2 years, 5 months ago

Inflation is driving older Americans back to work

LA Times  

Job seekers wait to be called at an employment center in Omaha. “People are staying inside their homes as much as possible because we can’t afford to go out.” The size of the U.S. workforce is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, but the participation rate — the share of the overall population that’s either actively working or looking for a …

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Older workers still struggling to find jobs despite labor shortage
2 years, 6 months ago

Older workers still struggling to find jobs despite labor shortage

NL Times  

Older workers still struggle to find a job, trade union CNV concluded after asking 2,200 members about their employer's policy on hiring people over 55 years of age. A large proportion of the older workers indicated that they have never been invited for a job interview. CNV chairman Piet Fortuin called it bizarre that older workers still have few opportunities …

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The big reason the US and UK are facing such a massive labor shortage
2 years, 10 months ago

The big reason the US and UK are facing such a massive labor shortage

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This article has been edited from its original version. New IMF staff research uses granular data on employment and vacancies in the US and the UK to assess four commonly held explanations: The effect of generous income support on willingness to seek and take up jobs A mismatch between the types of jobs that are available and the …

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How can hospitality recover from the labour shortage?
2 years, 11 months ago

How can hospitality recover from the labour shortage?

The Independent  

Hospitality, which represents around 10 per cent of UK employment, is haemorrhaging its lifeblood right now – its people,” says Kate Nicholls, who ought to know. open image in gallery ‘Staff are working longer shifts, and venues reducing trading days or menu options,’ says Kate Nicholls, CEO of UK Hospitality Nicholls insists that her members are doing these things. Since …

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Op-Ed: Pushed to retire and to keep earning, older Americans face a peculiar vise
3 years, 2 months ago

Op-Ed: Pushed to retire and to keep earning, older Americans face a peculiar vise

LA Times  

The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing recession have hit older workers especially hard. Research at the New School’s Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis finds at least 1.7 million more older workers retired because of the pandemic recession than would have been expected without the downturn. Though a handful of older workers hold the nation’s most prominent jobs — in the …

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The 'acute' ageism problem hurting young workers
3 years, 4 months ago

The 'acute' ageism problem hurting young workers

BBC  

The 'acute' ageism problem hurting young workers Getty Images We think of ageism as an issue affecting older workers. This is something more extreme.” In their study, Francioli and North asked respondents of all ages to rate their general feelings towards today’s younger adults and older people – and young adults came off poorly. “People seem to like even older …

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Older workers face higher unemployment amid virus pandemic
4 years, 2 months ago

Older workers face higher unemployment amid virus pandemic

Associated Press  

For the first time in nearly 50 years, older workers face higher unemployment than their midcareer counterparts, according to a study released Tuesday by the New School university in New York City. But in the current recession, older workers experienced higher unemployment rates than midcareer workers in each month since the onset of the pandemic. It found that the pandemic …

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Older workers face unemployment crisis exacerbated by JobMaker, experts warn
4 years, 2 months ago

Older workers face unemployment crisis exacerbated by JobMaker, experts warn

ABC  

Carmel Beattie's last job was in the Cook Islands, a "Pacific paradise" where, she says, older workers are respected and revered. Key points: The JobMaker Hiring Credit offers employers $200 a week for taking on an unemployed 16-29-year-old and $100 for a 30-35-year-old Employment experts worry the subsidy will encourage employers to replace older workers with younger ones While job …

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JobMaker incentive in Federal Budget 2020 is leaving people aged over 35 worried — here's why
4 years, 2 months ago

JobMaker incentive in Federal Budget 2020 is leaving people aged over 35 worried — here's why

ABC  

Melanie Olsen, a 43-year-old mother of two who is looking for work, said even before the Federal Budget she was worried about competing with younger job applicants. Mr Yates said older workers "are often the first off to be made redundant". Upon hearing Tuesday's Federal Budget, Mr Williams said he felt "sick in the stomach" and did not sleep that …

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Tax cuts could be part of your pay within weeks as Government rushes to pass Budget laws
4 years, 2 months ago

Tax cuts could be part of your pay within weeks as Government rushes to pass Budget laws

ABC  

Workers could see an increase in their take-home pay within weeks as the Federal Government seeks to quickly implement $50 billion in fast-tracked tax cuts. Key points: The Government wants its tax cuts legislated and in peoples' pockets as soon as possible The Government wants its tax cuts legislated and in peoples' pockets as soon as possible The changes would …

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Trump is driving millions of American seniors into poverty
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump is driving millions of American seniors into poverty

Salon  

Donald Trump's inept handling of the coronavirus pandemic is condemning millions of older Americans to get by on much smaller incomes and forcing many into permanent poverty, a new study shows. It also can force people to seek Social Security benefits at 62, normally the earliest eligible age, rather than collecting a larger benefit by waiting. There is a solution …

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