Work & Jobs

As vaccinations become readily available, more and more companies are discussing plans to re-introduce their employees back to the office. However, some employees 50+ are hesitant to make the transition. According to a survey by HR research firm Workspace Intelligence and WeWork, 88 percent of participants 55 or older want some kind of control over where they work. If your office is re-opening and you find yourself hesitant, read on for ways to stay calm and safe as you return to your desk.

As vaccinations become readily available, more and more companies are discussing plans to re-introduce their employees back to the office. However, some employees 50+ are hesitant to make the transition. According to a survey by HR research firm Workspace Intelligence and WeWork, 88 percent of participants 55 or older want some kind of control over where they work. If your office is re-opening and you find yourself hesitant, read on for ways to stay calm and safe as you return to your desk.

As vaccinations become readily available, more and more companies are discussing plans to re-introduce their employees back to the office. However, some employees 50+ are hesitant to make the transition. According to a survey by HR research firm Workspace Intelligence and WeWork, 88 percent of participants 55 or older want some kind of control over where they work. If your office is re-opening and you find yourself hesitant, read on for ways to stay calm and safe as you return to your desk.

AARP New Jersey Applauds NJ Legislature for Passing S397/A681 to Protect Older WorkersUrges Governor Murphy to Sign into LawStatement from AARP New Jersey Advocacy Associate State Director Crystal McDonald

AARP’s Comebackers project is reaching out to older workers who may need further education to compete for better-paying jobs.

AARP has teamed up with the Graduate! Network to let older Texans know that it is never too late to return to school.

16 Groups Sign Letter to Leader Stewart-Cousins Calling on ‘Secure Choice’ to be Automatic for Private Sector Workers Who Lack Access to Workplace Option

The manufacturing industry is booming in Connecticut and opening doors to opportunities for a new workforce as well as those with experience. The growing demand for skilled workers to meet the needs of the state’s resurgent manufacturing industry – estimated at 25,000 to 35,000 positions in the next two decades – is outpacing supply and has created an increasing need for instructors at colleges and pipeline programs across Connecticut.

BACK TO WORK 50+ program offers free online workshops on the strategies you need to compete for full-time, in-demand jobs. Experienced coaches help you focus on the steps you need to launch your job search. The next Denver online workshop is on May 5, 2021 from 10:00-11:00AM. Register today!

At House Committee, AARP’s McCann Testifies in Support of Federal Protections for Workers Facing Age Discrimination