Aging with purpose – Why meaningful engagement with society matters
The McKinsey Health Institute report challenges deficit-based language like “silver tsunami,” arguing that it obscures the significant value and potential of older adults. It finds that greater societal participation by older adults improves their social and mental health, while also strengthening communities and economies. Link: https://55redefined.co/resources/mckinsey-health-institute-aging-with-purpose
Better with age – The Rising Importance of Older Workers
Older workers are becoming an increasingly large share of the global workforce, especially in G7 countries, where those aged 55+ will soon account for more than a quarter of workers. Bain estimates that by 2030, about 150 million jobs will shift to people 55 and older, yet most companies still lack deliberate strategies to attract, […]
The Power of SLOW
In this session, the What’s neXT community learned from Carl Honoré, the leading voice of the global Slow Movement, why putting on the brakes is the powerful, counterintuitive secret to thriving in a fast world. Hosted by Alison Smith, What’s neXTer and former CBC News Anchor, we learned why slowing down is so good for […]