McDonald’s is teaming up with AARP and the AARP Foundation to find older adults willing to join its workforce. Right now, about 11% of the workers at McDonald’s company-owned restaurants are 50 years or older. Adults age 55 years or older is one of the fastest growing segments of the workforce. McDonald’s is teaming up with [...]
These days, when it comes to job searching, the older you are, the longer it will take for you to get a job and also, the harder for you to be hired. So what can you do to address age discrimination as well as promote your candidacy for employment? There are actually some [...]
Nothing beats the feeling of sheer joy when someone hugs you and says thanks because of a simple act of kindness that you have given to that person without expecting any reward. Volunteering your time to charity is a great way to enrich other people's lives as well as your own. It is [...]
Society has a problem, which most people contribute to. There is a lack of enthusiasm for volunteering and therefore, our communities are suffering as a result. Plenty of methods exist to help people, but many do not make an effort to stand up and do so. Teaching children at a young age to [...]
Benefits such as mental stimulation and social engagement are associated with staving off chronic disease. Punching a time clock is still part of the regular routine for an increasing number of older adults. They're staying employed or going back to work, even though they're beyond the traditional retirement age of 65. "For well over 100 [...]
In today's world there are plenty of people who belong to the "it's all about me" club. Many people believe it's a "me, me, me" world and miss an essential part of life-- helping others. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and [...]
It creeped up on you before you knew what happened. Maybe you were downsized and left with the decision to seek new employment or retire. Perhaps you bought to remain in the work for a few more years, only to find out that the marketplace really changed for 50+ year olds. As a [...]
I always find success stories enjoyable and inspirational; especially when they involve someone who has risen from rags to riches and having to face insurmountable obstacles. I especially like the stories that show success can still be achieved in the economic climate that we live in today. The story I am going to [...]
As a Baby Boomer, being laid off or fired is one of the worst feelings a person can experience. Did you think that putting in 10, 15 or even 20+ years would get you some protection later in your career? Have you now been turned out on your ear with nowhere to go? [...]
As a practitioner and student of Small Business Marketing, I was recently contemplating ways to enhance my business. I found it fascinating to realize that over 95% of my customers and hot prospects were Baby Boomer's who own a small business. With this group identified as my target demographic, it was important to [...]
