Comments on: Training the Aging Workforce http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/ Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health news Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:33:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Steve Little http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-143969 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:13:35 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-143969 I realize I am a little late to this party, but it seems to me that all of this talk about corporate responsibilities as they relate to retiring boomers misses the point entirely. It is the individual 'boomer' who is responsible for their experience in every dimension of life. At Champion Success Coaching, we help boomers approaching retirement to connect with what they really want their life experience to be for the 20 to 40 years they will have post retirement, and then help them create it...regardless of retirement planning and HR retention strategies. It is my considered opinion that the economic implications of a massive infusion of new yet mature entrepreneurial energy will not only result in a great boom for our ecomony, but will self-organize into whatever demographic strata are appropriate. People who want to stay on board with the corporate world, will. People who want to r&r in sun city, will. People who want to engage in passionate pursuit of some sort, will. In all cases, it is clear that the faculty afforded a good wellness program which includes brain wellness is desirable. Steve Little I realize I am a little late to this party, but it seems to me that all of this talk about corporate responsibilities as they relate to retiring boomers misses the point entirely.

It is the individual 'boomer' who is responsible for their experience in every dimension of life.

At Champion Success Coaching, we help boomers approaching retirement to connect with what they really want their life experience to be for the 20 to 40 years they will have post retirement, and then help them create it...regardless of retirement planning and HR retention strategies.

It is my considered opinion that the economic implications of a massive infusion of new yet mature entrepreneurial energy will not only result in a great boom for our ecomony, but will self-organize into whatever demographic strata are appropriate.

People who want to stay on board with the corporate world, will.

People who want to r&r in sun city, will.

People who want to engage in passionate pursuit of some sort, will.

In all cases, it is clear that the faculty afforded a good wellness program which includes brain wellness is desirable.

Steve Little

]]> by: » Cognitive Health, Aging and Baby Boomers   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-107573 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:34:36 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-107573 [...] 5) One important implication that neither the article nor the report above cover enough is how all this will impact Corporate Hiring and Training practices to help boomers stay healthy and productive as long as possible. You can read more about our thoughts at Training the Aging Workforce and also enjoy this concept map on Cognitive Fitness and The Future of Work [...] [...] 5) One important implication that neither the article nor the report above cover enough is how all this will impact Corporate Hiring and Training practices to help boomers stay healthy and productive as long as possible. You can read more about our thoughts at Training the Aging Workforce and also enjoy this concept map on Cognitive Fitness and The Future of Work [...]

]]> by: Carnival of Sales & Management Success - September 11, 2007 « Brad M. Trnavsky - Sales & Management Blogger http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-72795 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:32:33 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-72795 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “A clear trend that will influence how sales Reps (and all staff) are trained.” [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "A clear trend that will influence how sales Reps (and all staff) are trained." [...]

]]> by: » Brain Exercise and Fitness: August Monthly Digest   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-70543 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:47:00 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-70543 [...] Training the Aging Workforce: an overview of demographic trends and implications, relevant to every HR and Training professional and boomer. [...] [...] Training the Aging Workforce: an overview of demographic trends and implications, relevant to every HR and Training professional and boomer. [...]

]]> by: Alvaro http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-70459 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:32:06 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-70459 Hello Cameron, Thanks for your post. Both physical and brain health are important, and what we see more and more often is people who are physically fine but cognitively slower than they used to, which affects their productivity and ability to deal with changes. So we should deal with both, and most companies still don't focus on the cognitive aspect. Finding self-employment opportunities is a great route, but we also expect (and are starting to see) companies making changes to retain some employees longer than used to be the case. Have you heard of Civic Ventures? http://www.civicventures.org/ Hello Cameron,

Thanks for your post.

Both physical and brain health are important, and what we see more and more often is people who are physically fine but cognitively slower than they used to, which affects their productivity and ability to deal with changes. So we should deal with both, and most companies still don't focus on the cognitive aspect.

Finding self-employment opportunities is a great route, but we also expect (and are starting to see) companies making changes to retain some employees longer than used to be the case.

Have you heard of Civic Ventures?
http://www.civicventures.org/

]]> by: Cameron http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-70319 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:09:11 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-70319 Physical health is going to be a big problem. Many boomers who say they will work may not be able to although it is true that a high percentage may have to work for financial reasons. I for one will leave the employee workforce to work for myself. Yes, I am one of the oldest boomers. Physical health is going to be a big problem. Many boomers who say they will work may not be able to although it is true that a high percentage may have to work for financial reasons. I for one will leave the employee workforce to work for myself. Yes, I am one of the oldest boomers.

]]> by: My Debt Relief Plan » Festival of Investing http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-69836 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:25:33 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-69836 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “A clear trend that will generate investing opportunities.” [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "A clear trend that will generate investing opportunities." [...]

]]> by: Personal Finance Blog Articles: carnival of wealth building ideas - August 14, 2007 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-69835 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:17:15 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-69835 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Wealth Building Idea: don’t retire!” [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "Wealth Building Idea: don't retire!" [...]

]]> by: ask the Career Counselor — Helping you Navigate the Career Landscape http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-69519 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:52:47 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-69519 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce, posted at SharpBrains. ‘Reflections on a clear trend that suggests we need to take clear steps to remain as sharp as possible as we age.’ [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce, posted at SharpBrains. 'Reflections on a clear trend that suggests we need to take clear steps to remain as sharp as possible as we age.' [...]

]]> by: A Carnival of Employer Branding Advice, August 2007 - Krishna De: Branding, Business Blogging, Personal Branding, Employer Branding, New Media http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-68702 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:47:19 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/10/training-the-aging-workforce-and-their-brains/#comment-68702 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Given the aging workforce trend, offering state-of-the-art and appropriate training to staff over 50 will become critical for company branding and staff retention.” [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the Aging Workforce posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "Given the aging workforce trend, offering state-of-the-art and appropriate training to staff over 50 will become critical for company branding and staff retention." [...]

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