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Facing ‘Un-Retirement’: The Cost Of Living Is Forcing Retirees Back To Work

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What the survey found was that 69% of retirees who are un-retiring are doing so in order to combat the rising cost of living. . Given the major shifts in workplace priorities over the duration of the pandemic, many un-retirees may want to take advantage of the flexibility of remote work. . As of April, 3.3%

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Workplace Ageism: 4 In 10 Hiring Managers Admit To Age Bias

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Age discrimination involves treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age, which usually applies to younger people with less experience, or older people who are close to retiring age. . Another element to ensure that the hiring process is balanced is appointing a diverse interview panel.

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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

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of these respondents also reported to have experienced ageism in their workplace. The modern workforce is growing and currently spans multiple generations of employees including Baby boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and now Gen Z. Nearly half felt ignored after submitting applications or attending interviews. What’s more, 23.1%

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Freelancers Performing Free Tasks: Is It Helping Or Hindering Their Career?

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In reality, suggesting workers must work for free to find stable income is a diatribe that should be retired. . Now, a pandemic-driven workplace revolution has renewed the fight for workers’ rights and combat the exploitation of professionals. . According to a report from Zapier, 40% of today’s U.S.

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

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Before the pandemic, an AARP survey showed 61% of people ages 40 to 65 had either seen or experienced ageism in the workplace. Ageism in the workplace can go either way, and it’s no joke. . Before the pandemic, an AARP survey showed 61% of people ages 40 to 65 had either seen or experienced ageism in the workplace.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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In a Q&A with Allwork.Space, Adzuna’s Chief Customer Officer Paul Lewis explains best practices when looking for jobs that are age-inclusive, as well as how to challenge ageism in the workplace. . Although many shifts are happening in the workplace, both virtual and in-person, ageism remains. .

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Thriving On Change

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I don’t know what is going on but everyone I have talked to is going through change, most of them are big changes like moving, career changes, health challenges, (lots) organizational change, and retirement. While some people see retirement as a good thing, my dad of 92 years old, who just retired, is struggling terribly.