Sep 01 2021
Yes, you read that right! And we know that in a society with changing demographics, older people and intergenerational teams are going to be vital to thriving workplaces and communities. And yet we know barriers stand in the way: Myths and stereotypes about older workers, and outright workplace age discrimination. So here are a few …
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Sep 01 2021
I’ve met hundreds of older Coloradans who were unemployed or underemployed, even before the pandemic. In 2020, Changing the Narrative surveyed over 1200 Coloradans age 50+ to find out how COVID-19 affected their work, and what would be helpful. The survey found that: · 53% had their work status negatively affected by the pandemic · …
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Mar 08 2021
The Aging 2.0 Network of Denver and Colorado Senior Lobby hosted a fireside chat webinar with author Chris Farrell on his new book, “Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness in the Second Half of Life.” Chris shared his perspective on the meaning of the word “retirement,” growing work opportunities for the 50+ …
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Feb 11 2021
In 2018, a national study found that 56% of Americans who entered their fifties with stable employment were laid off or pushed out; only 10% ever recouped financially. According to AARP, 2/3 of people age 45 and older have either experienced or witnessed age discrimination in the workplace. This is no surprise to Coloradans aged …
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