Standing still is harder than stepping forward
It’s harder to stand still than to walk. Art galleries and museums are so tiring because of the standing, occasional walking, then more standing. Standing is not resting – when…
Feeling lost can be scary, but it’s better than marching in the wrong direction
It is a well kept secret that most people feel lost at some point during their mid-life. Me included. Being 40, 50 or 60 and admitting you don’t know what…
Investing on older workers reduces business risk
Planned succession – Helping older workers think about transitions avoids the risk of unplanned departures and reduces the risk of poor knowledge transfer. Institutional memory – Older workers often have…
Have I achieved enough? Who am I now? Is there more to life? Can I stand doing this for another 15-20 years?
Mid-lifers are no strangers to big questions. But answering them can still be challenging. Developmental psychologists have long argued that mid-life is a natural time for questioning and transition. For…
Older workers are opportunity creators
Main untapped source of labour – By 2030 half of all adults in the UK will be over 50. Employer plans suggest 13.5 million job vacancies in the next ten…
Investing in older workers makes financial sense
Did you know that L&D investment in older workers is less than 50% of that for younger workers? The business case, however, is compelling that investing in older workers can…
Older workers – challenging myths with fascinating facts
There are also many myths about older workers that need to be challenged – here are a few with some fascinating facts: Myth: Some believe that older workers are more…
