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The Changing Workforce

The coming wave of adults reaching retirement age will have a significant impact on the workplace landscape. Employers will wrestle with the challenges of talent loss, knowledge transfer and the needs of a multigenerational workforce. Similarly, many older workers will have opportunities to remain in the workplace and will have to decide if, and how, that will mesh with their retirement goals.


Searching for the Silver Bullet: Leading Edge Solutions for Leveraging an Aging Workforce
	Proactive employers are working to creatively meet the challenges posed by the changing demographics of today's workforce. This study provides insights and strategies based on the actual experience of employers who have implemented programs to address concerns in their own organizations. Read more (PDF, 1.7 mb)

Living Longer, Working Longer: The Changing Landscape of the Aging Workforce — A MetLife Study
	According to this survey of adults between the ages of 55 and 70, those ages 55-59 were most concerned about retirement, with 44% worried that they will not be able to live comfortably past age 85. The transition from work to retirement is changing, with continued work being an integral part of a retirement plan for many. Read more (PDF, 312 kb)

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	Dr. David DeLong
Dr. DeLong helps employers find solutions for the challenges of an aging workforce.
Read the study:Searching for the Silver Bullet: Leading Edge Solutions for Leveraging an Aging Workforce(PDF, 1.7 mb)

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