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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

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Data shows how older generations of Americans are pushing back their retirement, some are even returning to the workforce. As the workforce demographics change, and more older Americans either return to work or delay retirement, addressing ageism becomes necessary. These age groups differ greatly in work and lifestyle preferences.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce. Retirement is an exciting phase of life. The more you know about your successor, and the more your executive can share with you about their resume, work history, personality, etc., Retirement is a time to reflect on your achievements and plan for a fulfilling future.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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Ageism is when employers treat an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age, which can apply to younger people with less experience, or older people who are close to what is traditionally considered retirement age. . Implementing unconscious bias training for all employees is a good foundation.

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Avoid Burnout by Creating Your Own Utopia

Office Dynamics

Supporting a positive team-focused environment helps reduce stress that can cause burnout. Whether you work with a large team, independently, virtually, or in a positive or negative environment being in control of your happiness and productivity is extremely important. Create your own work Utopia. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

When given the opportunity to meet with someone fairly new to the profession and someone embracing an upcoming retirement to explore even more in life, I enthusiastically embrace the moment and ask several questions of each! Dana is also available to speak to small groups. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Any recruiter who sees your resume and finds out you used to be a lawyer will silently wonder the following questions. Can you fit in a corporate structured environment? Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?

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The Worst Mistake Women Can Make

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) This candidate hasn't functioned in a professional or corporate environment for years and doesn't have the knack for office politics or basic business acumen anymore. The goal is to have something to write on your resume to show you weren't professionally stagnant. 1) This candidate has no current computer or technology skills.

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