The Changing Work Environment, Is It Generational?
I recently had a conversation with a Boomer, as she talked about how the physical environment at her job had changed. She plans to work to age 66 to receive full retirement benefits. She has, like most...
View ArticleAging in Place At Work – Part 1: Vision
Today, we are living longer and working longer. Life expectancy in 2012 for women in the U.S. was 79, and for men it was 76. As the U.S. population lives longer, workers are “aging in place at work” as...
View ArticleAging in Place at Work – Part 2: Hearing
Hearing loss can occur at any age and for many reasons. For most, hearing loss begins around the age of 40 – at first, barely noticeable then gradually increasing. First lost is the higher frequencies...
View ArticleAging in Place at Work – Part 3: Ergonomics
How do you know if your work area is a good fit for you? If you experience neck strain, back strain, eye strain, headaches, wrist or shoulder pain, lower back aches, or knee strain, then the answer is...
View ArticleAging in Place at Work – Part 4: Sit Or Stand At Work?
Joint health and flexibility, as we age, can be a challenge due to many factors. Playing sports and overuse of joints causing arthritis can create joint discomfort – back, neck, knees, hips and...
View ArticleValue of Older Workers
From Silents to Millennials, each working generation has different as ideas, values, expectations and experiences. These differences can complement and balance one another to create a good work...
View ArticleFewer Saving For Retirement
A recent survey found that US employees, saving for retirement in 401(k) plans, are not saving more for future retirement. They are not seeing an improved economy and are hesitant or unable to give up...
View ArticleOlder Workers are a Plus
Older workers with earnings boost payments into Social Security, and they spend on all kinds of things from meals out to clothing and vacations. All benefit the economy. The early boomers have grown...
View ArticleRemote Workers Are All Ages
One in three workers works outside of a typical office environment. By generation, 35% of Gen Y workers report they work remotely, Gen X numbers 30%, and Boomers report 30%. Three out of four...
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