This one is about the “new lifestyle concept.” Well, you heard it here first. Several months ago, Campus Continuum asked us to help them with a survey they were running on “campus” retirement [...]
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Always looking for connections. Always keeping my eyes and ears open to themes in the world of 50 plus!
A New York University graduate Capstone team (Graduate School of Public Service) is asking as many 50 plus related blogs and resources as they can, to spread the word about a survey they are running. They are working with the United Hospital Fund on a project to engage Boomers in hospital volunteerism. According [...]
AECS, the Association of Executive Search Consultants, just published an article on the results of their survey on executives and age discrimination. Their poll of 294 responders, showed that most executives commonly begin to feel age discrimination 50 and 55.
In the US, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) [...] Elinor Ginzler is a fountain of information and a delight to chat with. This AARP Livable Communities expert looks at aging challenges with enthusiasm. Her expertise? Ensuring that home living spaces function as livable communities that address needs across the age span. This includes home design, associated costs, mobility, and home modifications. [...]
A wonderful concept from the folks at Campus Continuum. How would YOU, at 55 plus, like to be surrounded by young, bright, inquiring minds, on or near a vibrant university campus? Well, Campus Continuum, headed by Gerard Badler, thinks that a lot of 55 plussers will jump onto the lifelong learning trend and [...]
In an attempt to do something good for my mind AND my body, I take a pilates/yoga class. The pilates strengthens the core and is fantastic for your body. The yoga gets out all the kinks and is wonderful for opening and centering your mind. Great combo. Yesterday, in our class, just as [...]
Kathy Caprino in Westport, Connecticut, has asked us to spread the word. If you are a 35 – 55 year old woman, in a professional transition and want to speak out, read on. Please contact Kathy directly with any questions on this study. Her coordinates are at the bottom of this post.Announcing a [...]
You’ll notice a nifty new tool at the right of the screen. It is an online voting booth! Thank you to those of you who responded to my question in yesterday’s post. You’ve got me on fire! Since your interest is apparent, I’ve temporarily added a voting station here on Gen Plus. Click [...]
The older you are, the longer it can take to get a job. In 2004, AARP reported that it took workers 55 and older 25.8 weeks to find a job, compared to 18.9 weeks for younger worker. By 2012 almost 20% of the U.S. workforce will be 55 or over. It is two [...]
Well, we’ve been raising the flag for quite a while. And now, corroboration from one of the big 4. Read on…Putting it Off Until Tomorrow: Ernst & Young LLP Aging Workforce Survey Shows Corporate America Forsees a Looming Wisdom Withdrawal but Delays Addressing the Issue
The survey, The Aging of the U.S. Workforce: [...] |
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