Tension makes for fertile bullying ground There is no generation gap when it comes to bullying. New research indicates both younger and older workers are being bullied in the workplace. According to the most recent survey, 39 per cent of workers 50 to 64 years old are currently or have been bullied at their place [...]
The National Seniors Council recently conducted a survey on the labour force participation of seniors, baby-boomers, and intergenerational relations in Canada. This reports aims to address the opportunities and challenges arising from a rapidly aging workforce and offers solutions to overcome them. Page 18 of the document (Page 24, footnote 50 in the PDF) mentions [...]
Over the next decade, hundreds of thousands of knowledgeable, skilled mature workers will leave the Canadian workforce and employers will find filling the growing void increasingly difficult – especially in certain sectors. Statistics Canada predicts that by 2016, the demand for skilled workers will outpace supply. As a result, smart organization are beginning to concentrate [...]
“Retaining older workers is no longer an option – it’s a necessity” A funny thing that happens when we turn 50. Employers start asking about retirement, we’re left out of succession plans and our kids raise an eyebrow when we mention the next ski trip or white water adventure. We’re neither young nor old yet [...]
Think you’ve got what it takes to win a Best Employers Award for 50+ Canadians? The Best Employers Award for 50 Plus Canadians (BEA) is a rare opportunity to share why your organization is one of the best places to work in Canada and to highlight your department’s brilliance to those inside and outside of [...]