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50+ The Forgotten Workforce
SUMMARY
LABOR STATISTICS (55+ in the WORKFORCE)
PROOF of AVAILABLE JOBS
EMPLOYER LED UNEMPLOYMENT (WOULD YOU HIRE ME?)
CHALLENGES for 50+
HOW TO AVOID HIRING DISCRIMINATION
ADVANCED CAREER PLANNING (TOOLS FOR ASSISTING 50+…)
RESOURCES
QUESTIONS & REFERENCES
Labor
Statistics
55+ in the Workforce
Occupations Employment growth,
projected 2016-2026
(percent)
Percent of Workers Ages
55+ and older, 2018
Median Annual Wage,
2018
Appraisers and assessors of real estate
14 39% $54,980
Technical Writers 11 45% 71, 850
Tax Preparers 11 38% 39,390
Property, real estate, and community association managers
10 39% 58,340
Construction and building inspectors
10 39% 59,700
Crossing guards 9 44% 28,960
Clergy 8 48% 48,990
Note: Employment growth and median annual wages are for workers of all ages, not just those ages 55 and older. Wage data exclude self-employed workers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections (employment growth and wages) and Current Population Survey (percentage of workers ages 55 and older)
PROOF of AVAILABLE JOBS
“JOBS GO UNFILLED AS THE ECONOMY EXPANDS”- Wall Street Journal
“THERE ARE MORE JOBS THAN PEOPLE OUT OF WORK” – CNBC
CHALLENGES for 50+
STEREOTYPES &
DISCRIMINATIONVideo
EMPLOYER LED
UNEMPLOYMENT
Would You Hire Me?
PROFESSIONALCREATIVE
INSIGHTTEAMWORK
Would You Hire Me?
PROFESSIONALCREATIVE
INSIGHTTEAMWORK
Novice laptop user. New
employee. Took a bit longer to
complete the report, but made no
mistakes. (Report Submitted on Time)
Pro laptop user. New
employee. Last minute
creating the report. Server just
went down! (Report Submitted Late)
TOOLS FOR ASSISTING 50+ (1)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Critical Thinking
Technical Training
TOOLS FOR ASSISTING 50+(2)
SELF-EMPLOYMENT:
Entrepreneurial Training
Small Business Support
The two younger employees are discussing an issue with the shipping department.
Bob, the employee in the back, is being ignored. Personal development prevents
over-reacting, and critical thinking could help Bob solve the issue.
Entrepreneurs at 50+Small Business Support
STEREOTYPE QUESTIONS
They are not in it for the long run Why would they think that of me?
Overqualified
Too expensive to hire/retain
What metrics determine
being “over qualified?”
Only here for benefits Who Doesn’t Want Benefits?
Poor Health/Low Energy Did I get enough sleep last night?
Am I practicing positive thinking?
Lack of Technical Skills Is there technical training available?
HOW TO AVOID
HIRING DISCRIMINATION
STEREOTYPE RESOLUTION
They are not in it for the long run Employers can’t be sure that any
applicant will stay with them.
This statement is not factual.
Overqualified
Too expensive to hire/retain
Make sure qualifications are clearly
defined in the job description
Only here for benefits Not many on the payroll are able to
work without benefits
Health/Energy Make sure applicant is mentally
prepared, and had proper sleep,
before interview
Lack of Technical Skills Refer online technical training
HOW TO AVOID
HIRING DISCRIMINATION (continued…)
ARTICLES
AGEISM
MUSE
DISCRIMINATION
RESOURCES
WEBSITES
CAREER ONESTOP
WORKFORCE 50
RETIREMENT JOBS
JOB HUNTING
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
NCBA
SENIOR RESOURCES OF GUILFORD
Support List to the House Amendment to Senate Bill S. 192 (Older
Americans Act)
QUESTIONS
Please send additional questions to:
Joan Tucker, CWDP
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 336-298-1084
References
Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2019/data-on-display/older-
workers-and-occupational-employment-growth.htm?view_full
Ageism in the workplace: What older workers can do to stay employed
(https://youtu.be/5Pnj74WxkaQ)
Small Business Grants - https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/wbo/resources/1465581
NCWorks Online – https://www.ncworks.gov
“Employing Older Workers”: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-
samples/toolkits/pages/employingolderworkers.aspx
References (continued…)
“Google Ends Age Discrimination Suit…”: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-
topics/behavioral-competencies/global-and-cultural-effectiveness/pages/google-ends-
age-discrimination-suit-with-11-million-settlement.aspx
Small Business Support for women:
https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/wbo/resources/1465581
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