Sunday, June 17, 2007
Here's another trend worth anticipating: the aging of the workforce. here's a goo thumbnail sketch of the issue. Read more.
In general, Canada is more focused on this issue than we are. Here's a resource page that explores the issue.
Last week, the Conference Board of Canada released a report that outlines some of the economic consequences. Read more.
More recently, the New England Council has been exploring the implications of an aging population in New England. The Council is looking at each state. For example, the Council recently released a report on New Hampshire.
At Purdue, we are working in a WIRED region, and onte of our intiatives involves managing an older workforce. Learn more.
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