Deborah Russell Quotes (8 Quotes)

Retirement isn't what it used to be -- getting the gold watch, moving to Florida and playing golf, ... People want to stay in the work force to feel viable.

More employers are open to the idea of being more flexible to meet the needs of this demographic. Snowbird programs offer a whole new kind of flexibility people had not thought about before. It allows older workers who are looking to retire to continue work in ways that suit them.

values its work force, or just its bottom line.

Employers are very focused on 'today,' on their bottom lines. They are not doing the kind of planning needed to identify their critical needs and how mature workers can play a role in labor force shortages.

That often suits health-care companies, which can accommodate many part-time employees working flexible schedules. AARP's list of 25 of the best employers for workers over 50 includes 11 that specialize in health or elder care. With the labor shortages facing that industry, ... they see the value of tapping the older work force.

There are many schools that are opening their doors to people to come back to school, to learn about pharmacy work and the opportunities are endless, and the salaries are quite good.

Industries that are experiencing labor shortages, such as health care, are very focused on this segment.

In the technical industry, there is concern about losing workers in highly technical jobs, such as engineering and science. The concern is if you have a large proportion leaving at the same time, ... how is that knowledge being captured (transferred) Many companies are looking at how to do this through phased retirement.