During National Employ Older Workers Week, one question is at the forefront of my mind. Why should employers hire older workers? There are many reasons. Here are just a few of them.
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Compete in the Current Job Market as an Older Worker
Media coverage on the American economy paints a bleak picture for unemployed Americans, especially older job seekers. Talented workers have been laid off and now exceed the number of job openings, making the competition for jobs fierce. In today’s economy, your job hunt will take longer than ever before. If you’re an older worker looking for a new career, consider the following strategies to get ahead of your competition and gain employment.
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How to Age Books with Tea and Tights
Yes, you read that title right! It turns out that it’s really easy to make thrifted tights into spooky spider webs and for tea to stain the pages of a secondhand book creating the perfect antique appearance for your Halloween décor.
Advocacy at Work
Goodwill Industries International hosted a number of newly appointed CEOs of local Goodwill® organizations from around the country at our office in Rockville, MD and hit the Hill with our government relations team to discuss high-priority topics with lawmakers and staff.
My Story: Timothy Bruner
Tim demonstrates a determination to succeed and to make life better not only for himself but also for his son. Through his shear determination to become self-sufficient and independent, he is teaching his son, Ayden, valuable lessons on not giving up.
Three Reasons Why Older Workers are the Future of Work
Older adults will have the most profound impact in the coming years on both the supply of labor and the demand for workers, and they’ll be on the front line of some of the biggest changes transforming the labor market.
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Networking Strategies for Older Workers Returning to the Job
Everybody should network as part of their career development. Building connections with people in and out of the workplace is a good way to find more job opportunities and advance. A network is valuable to older workers, particularly for those who haven’t been working but are looking to get back on the job. If you’re looking for advice to get back into the workplace, these strategies can help you leverage and build your network and find an easier way back to work.
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Kid Storage 101: Managing Messes
Kids learn and grow by trying new things, exploring, and—yes, by making messes. With so many exciting experiences, they are naturally tempted to dive from one activity to the next with little (if any) regard for clean-up. One way that we can support their curiosity without stifling play is to create an environment in our homes that organizes activities in a way that makes sense to little ones. Good news for you—it may also save your feet from the dreaded Lego-stab.
The Importance of 12
The number 12 has been an important number for this Congress. To start, they only have 12 months to accomplish what they need before much of the attention begins to focus on 2018 mid-term elections. Also, Congress returned from the August recess for 12 legislative days this month. Here is a list of the 12 policy fights Congress faces and 12 ways in which you can stay informed and connect with lawmakers about each of these issues.
Older Workers – Celebrating an Opportunity and Not a Challenge
The United States is experiencing a demographic shift that has older workers coming into the workforce at greater projections than other demographics. By 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that workers 55 and over will make up about one quarter of the civilian labor workforce. As we prepare to celebrate National Employ Older Workers Week this September, take a moment to think about the vital role that older workers have in the workforce and some different ways in which you can increase awareness of this labor segment.
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Career Assessment for Older Job Seekers
One of the first steps to take in any search for a new job is to perform a self-assessment—what are you interested in, what might you be good at, and what fields or job types match with those. This goes even for older workers; if you’re looking for a career, you should do an assessment. Here’s how.
Do You Need Inspiration for Those Fall Thrifted Finds?
A new season means new thrifted finds for your wardrobe or home. With the cooler breezes blowing in, many of us are dreaming of wool socks and hot cider. Schools are in session and Halloween is just behind us, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and deck out your home for fall.
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