Research and Publications

Building an Encore Community: Lessons Learned from Maricopa County

A case study from Arizona, where the encore idea has taken firm root in the Phoenix metro area, demonstrating the full spectrum of encore programs in action.

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MARSHALING ENCORE TALENT: MATCHING ENCORE OPPORTUNITIES WITH EXPERIENCED ADULTS

Although formal programs currently matching experienced adults with the need of youth are relatively small in scope and scale, this white paper, prepared for a conference sponsored by Encore.org, the Stanford Center on Longevity and the David and Lucille Packard Foundation, argues that the potential is enormous.

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Encore Careers: An Unprecedented Opportunity – HR People & Strategy

Human resource professionals are taking notice of the immense human talent represented by the encore population as discussed in the premier journal for the field.

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Changing Higher Education to Support Work/Life Transitions

Former Encore.org vice president Judy Goggin provides professionals involved in life planning with guidance on how to coach clients when thinking about going back to school for work/life transitions.

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Universities Cater to a New Demographic: Boomers

In this Harvard Business Review blog, Encore.org Founder Marc Freedman highlights the trend in higher education of universities who are beginning to respond to the desire of boomers for encore careers

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