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2007 Predictions For and About the Mature Workforce
As the year 2006 is coming to an end, it seems an appropriate time to share some of my predictions for and about the mature workforce in 2007. There are too many to include in one post so look for more predictions in the days to come. And, as always, I welcome your comments and perspective on these and any other predictions of your own.
2007 is the year that mature "specialists" will begin to dominate the temporary job market. They will teach, mentor and transfer specialized knowledge to the next generations. Beyond this similarity to past "masters," they will expand their specializations and bring a new level of creativity to "work."
The battle over social entitlements will heat up in 2007 and will turn red hot late in the year. Boomers will pay closer attention to outcomes as 10,000 boomers turn 50 each and every day. One in three will face retirement with no money except for social entitlements. All face the probability of significantly longer lifetimes.
Healthcare jobs will lead all other opportunities in 2007. In a recent survey conducted by AARP, 32 of the 50 best employers for workers over 50 were in the healthcare industry. Beyond healthcare, telecommuting will take another giant step forward and the temporary agency business will flourish.
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Posted by Carleen MacKay on November 29, 2006 at 2:17 PM
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