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Why the over 50s are leaving the workforce in huge numbers

Workplace Insight

Of course, it could simply be that workers saved more during the pandemic and can now afford to retire in comfort earlier than planned. Surprisingly, the silver exodus is not concentrated in the richest segments of society – even though one might expect that they would be the most able to retire.

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Day in the life: Catherine Thomas, EA, Public Health Wales

Practically Perfect PA

In London, I met my husband-to-be (now ex) and I ended up retiring and moving to the Caribbean for 5 years. Starting the NHS Wales PA Network back in 2007 – we are now up to 473 PAs in the network and it has opened a great many doors for me personally and professionally. A fabulous role which I loved.

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Wellbeing and organisational agility will dominate workplace conversations in 2023

Workplace Insight

Mental health and wellbeing will dominate conversations about the role of work in people’s lives this year, due in part to the effects of the global pandemic, as well as social and economic instability around the world, according to the latest megatrends report from UKG.

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Are baby boomers suffering more than other workers?

On The Job

Many in the baby boomer generation had planned on retiring by now. percent — since the official start of the recession in December 2007. Health statistics show Americans have an average life span of 77.9 You've got people who are worried that if they live 30 years past retirement, will they be able to support themselves?

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Are We Becoming a Part-Time Nation?

Small Business Labs

 In 2007, a year when the economy was strong and unemployment low, a bit over 22 million Americans worked part-time. Given the impact of the Great Recession, this not a surprising shift from 2007. has always had a lot of part-time employment. This was about 16% of U.S. non-farm employment. 

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Administrative Assistant Conference Executive Perspective

Office Dynamics

As Humana’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Mike McCallister has led Humana to a leadership position in the health industry. Under Mike’s direction, Humana has more than tripled its annual revenues and recently acquired a nationwide system of primary care and occupational health centers.

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Hot Jobs and Job Ruts

On The Job

Here are some items I also thought might be of interest: * Turn your head and cough: Sixteen of the 30 jobs with the fastest growth are health related, reports the U.S. A press release states that some return to work for financial reasons, while others are seeking personal and professional stimulation they found lacking in retirement.

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