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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. . Millions of Americans who retired during the pandemic are returning to the workforce. . Millions of Americans who retired during the pandemic are returning to the workforce. . As of April, 3.3%

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. Be familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with. Changing career field.

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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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Data shows how older generations of Americans are pushing back their retirement, some are even returning to the workforce. Nearly half felt ignored after submitting applications or attending interviews. These age groups differ greatly in work and lifestyle preferences. felt they were offered salaries below their worth.

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More on the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement, Independent Work and Edge Communities

Small Business Labs

Last month we covered the growing Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement and how it relates to the rise in independent work.    In fact, in the interview below she says: “I hate it. In particular the desire for increased work/life autonomy, control and flexibility are key drivers of both movements. I hate it.

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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. . However, many take on these jobs, such as conducting interviews, hosting meetings or writing reviews, to get to the top (without the compensation.) . According to a report from Zapier, 40% of today’s U.S.

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Will COVID-19 Cause Older Small Business Owners to Close Their Businesses?

Small Business Labs

   We're hearing two things in our interviews and conversations with older small business owners on this topic.   Most said they simply don't want to retire or quit their business, so they plan to continue.     This group gave two reasons for this. .