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Why the over 50s are leaving the workforce in huge numbers

Workplace Insight

Meanwhile, the occupations with the largest percentage rises are process plant and machine operatives (+50%) and sales and customer service occupations (+40%). It could be that workers in today’s exodus will resume searching for a job when the economy improves, but there are no signs of this happening.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

The results: Increased productivity and creativity; improved recruitment and retention; less burnout for founders and leaders; and more balanced and sustainable lives for workers — all without cutting salaries or sacrificing customer service.

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What Is High-Volume Recruiting? 4 Best Strategies & Tools To Master It

Recruit CRM

million people on a global level, more than 50% from what it was in 2019. Would you buy software for your agency from a startup that has affordable pricing but no social media presence, quality website build and poor customer service or from a company that has all that it lacks, even if it means you're spending a few extra bucks?