Posted In: Career Coaching, Employment News · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 19 Apr 2009
More and more older workers are putting off retirement. There is also a significant increase in the number of older workers that have recently been laid off. Teh Labour Department got a $120 million boost from the recent economic stimulus package for its Senior Community Service Employment Program.
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Posted In: Career Resources, Employment News · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 27 Mar 2009
Older workers have filed a record number of age discrimation claims, a level not seen in over two decades.
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Posted In: Career Coaching, Career Resources · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 20 Feb 2009
Many seniors are finding the transition to the "retired life" challenging. This article explores the many benefits of part-time employment.
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Posted In: Career Resources, Employer Resources, Employment News, Recruitment · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 20 Feb 2009
Many seniors who thought they had enough money saved and invested are being forced back into the labour market because their investments have been decimated by the economic recession.
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Posted In: Employer Resources, Employment News · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 19 Feb 2009
Older American workers face an uncertain retirement future. Policies are urgently needed to address social security, healthcare and making it easier for older workers to remain in the workplace. The Urban Institute released a policy brief which summarizes a number of retirement issues and how public policies might adapt to an aging population.
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Posted In: Employer Resources, Employment News, Recruitment · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 17 Feb 2009
Older workers should not be shy to market their experience as well as there solid work ethic. There are several negative stereotypes associated with hiring older workers which are not substantiated by any evidence. Employers that make a concerted effort to hire older workers are rewarded with a solid work ethic, experience and lower turnover.
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Posted In: Career Resources, Employment News · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 6 Feb 2009
With the protracted recession, women are expected to surpass men on the nation’s payrolls, taking the majority for the first time in American history.
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Posted In: Career Resources, Employment News · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 5 Feb 2009
A bill was introduced this week in the House that would give retired federal workers the ability to reinvest their full federal retirement annuity and get credit for their prior service.
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Posted In: Canada, Career Resources, Government Programs · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 2 Feb 2009
To ensure that Canadian workers have financial support while training for new employment opportunities, the Government will provide $500-million over two years to extend EI income benefits for individuals participating in longer-term training.
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Posted In: Government Programs, United States · By: Seniors for Jobs.com · Date: 30 Jan 2009
The AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) offers assistance to job seekers over the age of 55 to improve their skills and provide training. Access to this program depends on meeting income guidelines.
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