Research and resources to help older workers succeed
Originally published in 2019. Updated in February 2026 by Samar Ismali. Workers are remaining in the labour force longer today, either by choice or due to necessity. Some workers are...
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Case Study: Bridging the digital-literacy gap for mature workers
Integrating new technologies in career development programs increases participants’ confidence and workforce relevant skills....
Helping mature clients navigate job search trends
Career professionals have a broad range of tools for success when working with mature clients who have been in full-time management or administrative roles for 10+ years with the same...
The aging workforce: Sustaining motivation and engagement amid COVID-19
Aging populations and workforce skills gaps are global challenges, not unique to Canada (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2018; United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division,...
5 questions to help Baby Boomers create a career development plan
When was the last time you had a career development plan? Most jobseekers who joined the workforce during the 60s, 70s or 80s remember sitting down with their managers once...
Work and careers in the longevity economy
Over the years in career conversations, I have encouraged my clients to think big picture and explore options based on how global narratives are reframing the future of work. For...
Becoming conscious of unconscious bias in the multigenerational workplace
Most of us tend to hang around with people who are “like us,” that is, who share commonalities in background, personality, interests, and yes, age. In the workplace, this can...
Entrepreneurship on the career continuum: Opportunities for career services
In this article, Mark Venning responds to the CERIC-funded, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research-led report The Status of Senior Entrepreneurship in Canada: A Snapshot. The report provides much-needed Canadian data...
Senior entrepreneurs in Canada need greater access to funding, supports
Nearly four in 10 older entrepreneurs face gaps in the support they need to launch or develop their businesses, according to a new CERIC-funded study on The Status of Senior Entrepreneurship...