Retirement and Ageism: The Challenges Facing Retirees in a Society that Values Youth
Retirement is a stage of life where we can unwind and relax. For some individuals, the transition to retirement can be challenging due to ageism in society.
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Age-friendly Jobs Increases, But It Is Not All Good News
There is both good news and strange news regarding age-friendly occupations in America. According to a recent study titled “The Growth of Age-Friendly Employment” by three renowned economists, the age-friendliness of around three-quarters of U.S. jobs grew between 1990 and 2020. In particular, the number of people employed in what these economists refer to as “above-average age-friendly jobs” increased by 49 million during this 30-year period.
Corporate Ageism: Examining the Impact of Mandatory Retirement Age Policies on US Board Members and CEOs
New York, NY – Former US Vice President Al Gore, 75, is resigning from Apple’s board due to the company’s age-based restrictions for its directors, sparking a discussion about ageism in Corporate America. The question of whether age should be a disqualifier for corporate leaders over 65 arises. Even with the top 10 oldest CEOs of companies on the Russell 3000, ranging in age from 84 to 91 in 2022, they are all still on …