The aging of the American workforce is the most important demographic shift impacting businesses today. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Census Bureau, and the CDC/National Institute ...

America's labor market is quietly crossing a demographic tipping point, as older workers make up a growing share of the people keeping the economy running. The shift is not just a story about ...

The sheet metal and HVAC industry has long been a cornerstone of the construction and maintenance sectors. As with many trades, our field relies on skilled labor to fabricate, install, and maintain ...

Joan Madden-Ceballos, a 65-year-old health care administrator, has a working life in California many would envy. Her work is flexible, fulfilling, and something she enjoys going back to day after day.

Who will carry your organization when the current generation of leaders ages out of the workforce? Or what if you can’t attract the skills and know-how you need to move forward? Developing a new ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the proportion of America's labor force composed of people ages 55 and older is projected to rise from 13 percent in 2000 to 24 percent by 2050. As the ...

Manufacturing businesses nationwide continue to face the dilemma of experienced workers’ retirements, and the simultaneous difficulty of recruiting skilled replacements. The problem goes beyond ...

The big picture: An older workforce is now the norm The starting point is simple: the United States is working older. People are staying on the job longer, and the share of workers in their late ...