While the word “soft” might downplay their importance, soft skills are crucial for a successful team. Employers look for soft skills when hiring candidates across almost any field of work. Whether you work in sales, food service, finance, administration, or any other trade, you will
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Now more than ever, those who care for an aging loved one deserve recognition for all that they do for their families. National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize, support, and empower family caregivers. Caring for a
Now more than ever, staying safe and happy at home is so important. Social distancing due to the pandemic has left many of us stuck at home for the better part of the year. While being at home can be comforting, it can also feel
The changing of the seasons brings the vibrant colors of fall. While many of us are enjoying the scenery, cooler weather, and pumpkin spice, others do not have much to celebrate. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is a month of unity that aims
October is National Work and Family Month. During this time, businesses across the U.S. are asked to promote healthier and more flexible work environments. Today, both our families and workforces come in all shapes and sizes. Employers need to provide flexible work environments for workers
An often-overlooked type of job is temporary work. A short-term position can lead to new opportunities that you might not have thought about. If you are an older adult looking to get back into the workforce, a temporary job could help get your foot in
Over time, the workforce has changed for people of all ages. With each new economic influx, technological advance, and shift in societal values, we have learned how to adapt. Surprisingly, through all of this, there is little change in how we picture the older job
The summer months have brought warm temperatures and longer days. While many of us are enjoying the hot weather and catching rays outside, it’s important to remember to check in on our senior neighbors and loved ones. Rising temperatures affect older adults differently and they
This week, we are celebrating all of the contributions older adults have made to the world. Their accomplishments can be seen in art, sports, science, humanitarianism, and many more places across the board. While success is defined in many ways, it really boils down to
Sometimes, employers have negative attitudes towards older workers. While employers may think that their business doesn’t engage in any kind of age discrimination, statistics and a growing number of claims reveal that ageism is a prevalent issue in today’s workforce. Ageism affects more than just
