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Why Employers Should Be Celebrating This 4th of July
Happy Birthday America! Did you know on the 4th of July in 1776, an estimated 2.5 million people lived in the USA? Today, 302 million people are crowded into our slice of this small planet. A person born in 1776 could expect to live 35 years. A person born today can expect to live 80 years. Which brings me to today's topic... Why businesses should be happy people are living and thus, working longer.
Here are just a few of the compelling reasons:
- The economy's shift toward knowledge-based jobs and away from physical labor will favor mature workers with established higher levels of education and credentials who can increase competitive advantages for employers. Until sheer numbers of our youth dramatically increase their educational investment in math, science and technology, we will desperately need qualified mature workers to continue to contribute.
- The mature workforce offers employer's one of the best opportunities to combine experience with flexibility and, hence, lower costs associated with engaging a workforce that often prefers project or flexible work options.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics makes the case that there will be a worker shortage of nearly 10 million people by 2010 as mature workers continue to exit the workforce. Others have stated that recruiting talent from all generations is at the top of critical issues in 2007 as it is this year when demand seriously begins to outpace supply.
If your employer isn't getting the picture, there are a number of resources that can educate them on the many benefits of engaging a maturing workforce as an integral part of their business strategies.
Posted by Carleen MacKay on July 2, 2007 at 3:40 PM
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You mention older workers. One of the most interesting options is for mature workers to give back and get their teacher certification. Check out http://www.abcte.org. Discover the Passport to Teaching program, designed specifically for people like you. Prepare for your teaching career without quitting your job or attending additional college courses.
Posted by Susie Gorden on July 5, 2007 9:23 AM