Chapter 16
Frequently Asked Questions
Linda and Robin:
Over the course of the last few years, we’ve observed a pattern in the types of questions we receive during speaking engagements and workshops. We’d like to share some of those frequently asked questions in this chapter and our response to each.
How do you keep workers in their late 50s and early 60s from retiring?
In a word: flexibility. This is a segment of the workforce that is ready to phase into retirement and has less desire to devote long, stressful hours to the workplace. However, if your company can provide options such as telecommuting opportunities, flexible hours, and job-sharing, you’ll have a higher likelihood of enticing this group of workers to stay a while longer.
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