The Great Resignation; Quiet Quitting; Quiet Firing. Whatever the buzzwords, there’s no doubt about one thing: companies are struggling to find enough … Read more
‘Tis the season to be branded ‘Scrooge’; ‘Return to office’ is Word of the Year
King County accused of being First Amendment “Scrooges” It wouldn’t be Christmas without mentioning beloved fictional character, Scrooge! And so it is that … Read more
UPS workers demand air-con in vans; ex Twitter employee found guilty of spying
UPS workers demand air-conditioned vans They’re known the world over for driving their often opened-doored vans, but UPS delivery drivers now want proper … Read more
We have 4,000 weeks on Earth: How should work fit into this?
According to British journalist, psychologist, author and productivity guru, Oliver Burkeman, our time on this planet is distinctly short – some 4,000 … Read more
Phased Retirement: Talent Gold Mine or Impossible Dream?
Thirty years ago, visionaries Barney Olmsted and Suzanne Smith published what became the bible of the movement toward more flexible ways of working: … Read more
Boomers Are Leaving and Taking Everything They Know With Them
I’m a Linkedin hound, keeping track of people’s comings and goings, and suddenly I am noticing a lot of goings. People I’ve known for 30 years are saying … Read more
Help Your Older Workers Navigate the Tricky Medicare Maze
Preparing for retirement is a big task. Retirement brings several changes, such as income variations and loss of benefits. Transitioning from employer … Read more
HR Must Be Involved In Communicating Pension De-Risking Plans
No matter what role pension plans play in a company’s total compensation offering, it is vital to effectively communicate with employees on defined benefit … Read more
It’s Up to You to Get Your Workers Planning For Retirement
Planning for retirement is not a topic employees often think about, but it’s an eventuality they will all have to face. Many employees lack the necessary … Read more
Retiring at 65 Is So Last Century
Have you heard about this group yet? Respectful Exits calls itself the “organized voice of aging workers,” and it aims to give voice to a group that is … Read more