The Future of Work is Older Than You Think
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This episode explores the rise of the longevity workforce and the changing dynamics of older workers in the economy.
The Workplace Minute Welcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today! For decades, we have talked about the future of work as if it belongs primarily to younger generations. But a different story is unfolding across the American workforce. Older workers are staying employed longer, contributing more to economic growth, and becoming an increasingly important source of labor force participation as demographic shifts reshape the country. According to new research from AARP, adults age 50 and older now generate nearly $12.5 trillion in economic activity and support millions of jobs across the economy. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve explores the rise of the longevity workforce, what the latest data tells us about older workers, how retirement is changing, the challenges and opportunities created by AI and technological change, and why age-inclusive workplaces may become a competitive advantage in the years ahead. To listen…
People in this episode
Host: Steve Boese
Topics covered
- future of work
- older workforce
- economic growth
- AI and technology
- age-inclusive workplaces
Keywords
- future of work
- older workers
- economic activity
- retirement
- AI
- workplace trends
Sponsors
H3 HR Advisors
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AARP, Workhuman
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