The Workforce Is Aging. Here's Why That's Good News.

The Workforce Is Aging. Here's Why That's Good News.

May 5, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the benefits of an aging workforce and how it can be an asset in the evolving job market.

Everyone's talking about AI reshaping the future of work, but there's a quieter revolution underway: the workforce is getting older — fast. First, Dan Pontefract makes the case that aging employees aren't a liability but an untapped asset. Then Jeff Schwartz zooms out to explore how resilience, opportunity, and human-centered thinking can help us thrive in a rapidly accelerating world of work. Sponsored by: Homeserve — Go to homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you Quince — Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/nbid for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

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