Demographics

How old is old? Well, according to a new poll, the traditional retirement age of 65 is now solidly middle-aged! A recent survey by the esteemed Marist Institute for Public Opinion found that a majority of Americans now consider someone age 65 to be comfortably middle-aged rather than a proverbial…

With the explosion of aging baby boomers, millions are now contemplating their retirement. But for a sizable number, that could mean living decades beyond their last day of work. Given this stark demographic, is the concept of retirement a flawed idea? According to a new piece in the Harvard Business…

While women may have come a long way in achieving gender equality in the workforce, research now suggests that they face an additional hurdle as they continue their professional lives well into their 50’s, 60’s and even 70’s: that is, age discrimination.  A new piece in the Harvard Business Review…