As They Aged, They Started Businesses for People Like Them
After working for others, some Americans find opportunities in working for themselves — while catering to people growing older.
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October 21, 2020
Making a New Start in a Business of Their Own
Whether because of layoffs or a desire for a new challenge, older people are becoming entrepreneurs at an increasing rate.
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How COVID-19’s 168-Hour Workweek Is Changing Work In Retirement
Large swaths of the workforce were forced to work from home. Even after offices reopen, the idea of flexible work has become more far more flexible, making the question of retirement for many less about when to stop work, but instead how much do you want to work?
- Aging and Retirement
- COVID-19
- Encore careers
- Engagement in later life
- Older workers
- Scheduling, Leave, and Flexible Work
- Successful/Productive aging
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October 14, 2020
3 Tips for a Smooth Transition into Retirement
How can you make the transition to retirement less painful?
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October 9, 2020
Today’s Older People Really are ‘Younger’ than in Previous Generations
“Our understanding of older age is old-fashioned.”
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September 27, 2020
Opinion: Why are People Working Longer? It’s Not What You Think
For older workers, it’s not just — or even primarily — the money
- Age bias/ageism
- Age-friendly organizations
- Aging and Retirement
- Diversity and Aging
- Job quality for older adults
- Older workers
- Successful/Productive aging
Resource URL: https://on.mktw.net/3kM9X1F
September 23, 2020
Announcing the 2020 Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows
The Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship supports practical visionaries of all ages with ambitious initiatives to bridge generational divides.
Resource URL: https://encore.org/gen2gen-innovation-fellowship/
Majority of Workers Expect their ‘Retirement’ to Include a Job, Survey Shows
Overall, 54% of all workers say their retirement years will include a job of some sort.
- Aging and Retirement
- COVID-19
- Encore careers
- Engagement in later life
- Older workers
- Successful/Productive aging
Resource URL: https://cnb.cx/3ikJCqH
September 10, 2020
What Financial Factors Should Retirees Take into Consideration When Deciding Where to Retire?
We asked a panel of experts to share their advice on various factors that prospective retirees should consider as well as retirement-friendly measures for city leaders.
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Critical Questions for Ageing Societies
This myth-busting and question-focused textbook tackles the fascinating and important social and policy issues posed by the challenges and opportunities of ageing.
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September 6, 2020