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By 2031, One in Four Workers Will Be Over the Age of 55

Allwork

This marks a 10% increase from 2011, according to a report by Tech.co. Why it matters: The aging demographic of the global workforce forecasts a substantial change in workplace dynamics, skills availability, and organizational needs. This reportedly translates to approximately 150 million jobs occupied by older employees.

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Gen Z Will Rise as a New Powerhouse in 2024

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The data shows that from the late 1970s until late 2011, Baby Boomers have long been the largest generation actively participating in full-time work. This trend could contribute to a rise in employees placing greater value on direct monetary compensation over traditional benefits like health insurance or retirement plans.

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The Rise of the "Elite Expert Segment of the Gig Economy"

Small Business Labs

The white paper points out highly skilled expert talent is in demand. Key quote: Whether an individual chooses to be a full-time employee, or an independent expert, it has never been easier to market and sell expert skills across the entire planet.

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AZVAs the Podcast Episode 9: What 2010 tells us about 2011

Loosely Speaking

Interviewee: Jane Bristol , most recently the economic development director with a 21 year tenure in Prescott, Arizona, the 4th best place to retire according to Money Magazine and 64th on Forbes.com’s list of “best small places for business and careers.&#. All services delivered professionally and efficiently.

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Beyond The Stereotype: Who Are Digital Nomads, Really?

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Janelle uses her skills in film producing and travel journalism to curate content for their ‘ Adventure Family Journal ’ YouTube channel and blog, which shows people how to travel around the globe with young children being homeschooled. Baby Boomer digital nomad .

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How Women Are Rising in Business

Success

Other reasons included “not [being] ready to retire” and the loss of their previous job. She started her first company, PandoMedia, an investigative journalism site covering the technology industry, in 2011 when she was on maternity leave from her job as senior editor at TechCrunch. Women of all ages are launching businesses.

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The constant craving to put numbers on working relationships

Workplace Insight

In his sardonic 1957 book Parkinson’s Law he sets out advice on what time to arrive at a cocktail party (not aged so well), how to select job applicants, the best age at which to retire, and something he calls injellitance, defined as the disastrous rise to authority of individuals with an unusually high mix of incompetence and jealousy.