Resources

Findings from Stanford-Encore.org research collaboration demonstrate the power of purpose of 50+ adults.

Comprehensive encore career guide by Encore.org VP Marci Alboher.

Innovative practices, research and tools to empower older people for community change.

Encore.org report on the impact of people in encore roles, with data from six nonprofits that engage encore talent.

Stories, articles and resources to help encore programs connect with diverse communities.

If you write or speak about aging, ageism and encore topics, this short guide is for you. It covers language, messaging and visuals to avoid, and what to us instead.

This report debunks several myths and demonstrates the positive impact of age diversity and inclusion on a firm’s long-term competitive growth and organizational resilience. It builds on a unique collaboration between OECD, AARP and the World Economic Forum, which has engaged more than 50 global employers – representing over 2 million employees and $1 trillion in annual revenue. The report presents evidence on promising approaches, practical examples and ideas for successful multigenerational workplaces and provides a checklist on what employers can do to support and sustain age-friendly workplaces.

The key to unlocking the longevity dividend is to turn the over-65s into more active economic participants.

Details how people age 50 and older are fueling economic growth, stimulating jobs and creating opportunities for all. US 50+ GDP is 3rd largest economy in the world.

A curated collection of resources for job seekers looking to identify age-friendly employers and for employers seeking to understand the business case.

The Age-Friendly Employers Guide, developed by The Encore Network, gathers 10 years of compelling research about the value of older workers into a single, easy-to-use resource.