Employers are challenged to manage demographic and
technological changes. Technology is transforming the
workplace at an accelerating rate. The generations of
employees who grew up in the digital area have entered the
workforce. At the same time, many older employees are
remaining in the workforce well beyond the traditional retirement
age. Companies need to avoid stereotypical attitudes and
assumptions to manage through these trends. In this post, we
highlight some approaches for employers to keep in mind.
Talking 'Bout Whose Generation?
If you ask someone over age 65 his or her plans for the week,
odds are increasing that the answer will be "going to
work." According to Reuters, the "aging
workforce"—those 55 and older—will account for 25%
of the workforce by 2024. That's more than double the 12%
this group accounted for in 1994. And while the labor force
as a whole is projected to grow by an average of just 0.6% per year
between 2016 and 2026, the
