The 50+ Worker: Talented, Needed, But Not Yet In Demand

Two studies released in the last two weeks characterize the value and strengths of older workers in the American economy — and decry their underuse in the American workplace. Last week, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) released its 2015 Retirement...

A Hometown Calls, Encore “Alum” Answers

Not long ago, Bradford Paul stopped by my office to discuss a simple idea he had to do something big. Paul’s always been a idea man, with over 30 years experience helping private and public entities address the economic, social and political problems that...

Do Purpose and Passion Add Up to Impact?

A version of this post originally appeared on March 11, 2015 on AGEnda, the aging and work blog of The Center on Aging & Work of Boston College. Time after time, in survey after survey, my own cohort of Baby Boomers, as well as people into their 70s and beyond,...

Research Demonstrates Power of Encore Talent

Encore talent makes sense, right? What social purpose organization interested in making a difference wouldn’t want to tap experienced talent to build their capacity, improve the communities they serve and advance their social mission? Unfortunately, plenty — at...