Retirees Finding Purpose in a Second Act
Kerry Hannon recently spent time with five retirees to learn how their post-retirement work is bringing meaning to their lives and making a difference in the world, even as the…
First Woman Jockey To Ride in The Kentucky Derby and Resilience
If anything, those naysayers, who resented the lifting of the ban on female jockeys, made Ms. Crump want to be a jockey even more. “That’s what happens when you’re told…
As President and Political Pundits Throw Age Insults, Older Workers Pay
It may be a campaign tactic, but older workers be forewarned. Ageism runs deep in our culture–especially in the workplace.
Keeping a Dream Alive During the Pandemic
“Without my employees, I can’t be where I am today,” she said. “I need them. I can’t betray them. In the long run, they will be there for me.”
Why Working From Home Benefits Older Workers — and Their Employers
"I love working remotely,” says one 64-year-old First West accountant manager. “I miss my coworkers’ smiling faces, which always brighten my day. But the extra time in the morning allows…
Looking For Jobs While You Wait Out COVID-19
Many employers have instituted hiring freezes. Job postings have dropped. But that doesn’t mean you should put the brakes on your search. It’s frustrating, but one move you can make…
Changing Our Thinking About Retirement
Why we need to change our thinking about retirement
Graduates: My Advice As You Set Out Into The World
Look at saving as making an investment in your future self. It’s self-care. You’re saving for “living,” not “retirement.” To me, that’s a better way to frame it, especially when…
She’s in Charge
“They told me, ‘You know three white women tried before you and failed,’” she recalled. “‘Don’t you think it’s going to be hard you being a black female?’ And I…
Prepare Yourself for the New Job Market
Once the pandemic ends, a large number of older workers will need to find a new job — or even a new career.