MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
How ageism harms individuals, society and the economy
This week, we are revisiting the subject of ageism, a prejudice against individuals because of their age, the most widespread and socially acceptable form of prejudice. How ageism harms individuals, society and the economy – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)
Get Back to Work: Your Guide to “Unretirement”
There’s been a wave of Americans returning to work after retirement — and we’re not just talking about Tom Brady. How to Unretire Successfully — What is Unretirement? | KCM (katiecouric.com)
Eastern Colorado businesses explore recruiting and retaining employees
Wednesday, Eastern Colorado business owners joined the Logan County Economic Development Corp. and Good Business Colorado for a peer-to-peer learning session – Recruiting & Retaining Talent from Underrepresented Populations – at The Annex in Sterling. Eastern...
How do you stamp out ageism? This state wants to try
The state of Maine wants to end ageism in a decade. Really. In a move to improve the health of Maine’s 1.3 million residents, reduce workforce struggles and improve the economy, the Maine Council on Aging said it launched an initiative to end ageism within 10 years....
Birthday cards say you’re over the hill. Anti-ageism advocates say enough
They’ve been a popular gag gift for as long as anyone can remember: crassly humorous birthday cards that brand their graying recipients as “over the hill” and welcome them to the “old farts club.” But a backlash is brewing against these mocking perennials — with their...
‘I needed something to do’: How working in retirement is being embraced by older adults and companies
For many years, Georgia McManus of Waynesville, N.C., enjoyed her job writing commercial insurance policies for Stanberry Insurance and serving customers. Soon after she retired in 2018, McManus got antsy. “I didn’t want to quit working completely,” she says. “I...
2 Military Veterans Help Other Vets Transition to Purposeful Civilian Life
Meet Michael Zacchea and Larry Steward, offering useful services to former service members. Soldiers coming back from the Vietnam War were too often treated as damaged goods by employers, according to research by Alair MacLean, sociology professor at Washington State...
How older workers can improve their job search success
“Job boards, where older job seekers tend to spend most of their time, are the least productive avenues for a successful job search. The most success comes from networking and referrals, which is where seekers should focus the majority of their time and energy,” according to Doug Dickson, chairperson of the Encore Boston Network, a nonprofit organization that focuses on opportunities for those age 50 and over.
VOICES: Elon Musk’s comments ignore older Americans’ value, contributions
Written by Encore Member Noreen Willhelm “I don’t think we should try to have people live for a really long time. That it would cause asphyxiation of society because the truth is, most people don’t change their mind,” Musk said. “They just die. So, if they don’t die,...
Encore Careers with Encore Network Leader Janine Vanderburg
Encore Network member Marc Miller, author of Repurpose Your Career, interviews Encore Network Leadership Council Chair Janine Vanderburg about encore careers, and why the encore movement is needed now more than ever....
Encore Network Leader publishes on Life-Long Learning and the Age-Integration of Higher Education
Kate Schaefers, executive director of University of Minnesota Advanced Careers Initiative along with her colleague, Phyllis Moen, penned an article published in the Sanford Social Innovation Review. Kate and Phyllis took a look at how colleges and universities can...