As we all seem to be putting off retirement, we're looking online for career help, job listings and to build our personal brand. We know that social media isn't just for narcissistic twenty-somethings to post selfies, it's a place where we can showcase our work, discover the latest info about our field, and network. If you're ready to put yourself out there on social … [Read more...] about Building Your Brand On Social Media – A Next For Me Guide
Bridging the Gap with Workplace Mentoring
In our market report Understanding the 50+ Worker, we highlighted some of the conversations from our Los Angeles Meetup, where we talked with Millenials and Boomers about their experience with mentoring. There's a real need for knowledge share and a real opportunity for learning, for both younger and older workers. "We don’t know where to look for mentors," said one younger … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap with Workplace Mentoring
7 Podcasts to Help You Plan Your Next Act
To properly plan a career change, a jump into entrepreneurship, or to make a post-retirement plan, you need to do a bit of research. But those of us who are juggling family, multiple work projects, and other responsibilities may find it challenging to find the time (and quiet) to research and read. We recommend these seven podcasts to help give you some perspective and … [Read more...] about 7 Podcasts to Help You Plan Your Next Act
Tell Us What’s Next for YOU
We would love to learn more about what’s Next for You and what kinds of topics you're interested in. Take our survey and help us better tailor the content of our articles and our in-person discussions. How can we help you as you transition to your next phase? One participant will be chosen at random to receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card! Create your own user … [Read more...] about Tell Us What’s Next for YOU
Welcome to Slack
We've heard from our community that you want to learn more about the new technologies that are driving businesses today. One of these tools is Slack, an asynchronous collaboration tool that lets you manage existing projects, plan new initiatives, and share your work with other members of your team. Slack is used by teams at Oracle, Target, Airbnb, and NASA, among … [Read more...] about Welcome to Slack
Building Your Brand on Social Media: Part 5 – Blogging
As the workforce ages and transitions to the next career phase, they're looking for new ways to network, find job leads, and build a personal brand that truly reflects their interests and expertise. If you're ready to put yourself out there, but don't know where to start, we've put together a guide for finding the online platform that's right for you, building your presence, … [Read more...] about Building Your Brand on Social Media: Part 5 – Blogging
Building Your Brand on Social Media: Part 4 – LinkedIn
As the workforce ages and transitions to the next career phase, they're looking for new ways to network, find job leads, and build a personal brand that truly reflects their interests and expertise. Social media is where they can showcase their work, discover the latest info about their field, and connect with others. If you're ready to put yourself out there on … [Read more...] about Building Your Brand on Social Media: Part 4 – LinkedIn
Building Your Brand on Social Media: Part 3 – Instagram
As the workforce ages and transitions to the next career phase, they're looking for new ways to network, find job leads, and build a personal brand that truly reflects their interests and expertise. Social media is where they can showcase their work, discover the latest info about their field, and connect with others in their field. If you're ready to put yourself out … [Read more...] about Building Your Brand on Social Media: Part 3 – Instagram
Building Your Brand on Social Media: Part 2 – Facebook and Twitter
As the aging population puts off retirement, they're looking online for career help, for job listings, and to build their personal brand. They know that social media isn't just for narcissistic twenty-somethings to post selfies, it's a place where they can showcase their work, discover the latest info about their field, and network (31% of LinkedIn users are over 55). If … [Read more...] about Building Your Brand on Social Media: Part 2 – Facebook and Twitter
Building Your Brand on Social Media – Part 1
Forget the stereotype of the tech-phobic elder calling their adult children from their flip phone for help with their AOL account. Now 82% of Baby Boomers have at least one social media account, with Facebook being the most popular with the over-50 set. Boomers spend an average of 27 hours a week online, which is actually two more hours than their Millenial children do. As … [Read more...] about Building Your Brand on Social Media – Part 1
Dating Over 50
As the population ages, so has the demand for dating sites and apps tailored to their needs. In recent years the number of users aged 55 to 64 has doubled, and that number continues to grow. Platforms that try to exclude older users had better be on notice. A Tinder user sued the company for discriminatory pricing that favored younger users. The California Court … [Read more...] about Dating Over 50
Tackling Ageism with Style
Former Playboy bunny Dorrie Jacobson is 83 and reinventing herself as a style blogger. A few months ago she donned her bunny ears once again for an Instagram shoot. “I wanted to do something to combat ageism. I didn’t see older women being represented. It also makes me feel self-confident." Her Instagram account, @seniorstylebible has over 35K followers and features … [Read more...] about Tackling Ageism with Style
Relatively Painless Networking
Some say more than 70% of people land jobs through networking. If you're an introvert, this statistic is enough to bring on a panic attack. Networking for People Who Hate to Network: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count, by Next for Me advisor Karen Wickre, is coming out later this year and we can't wait. In the meantime, we found some advice for making the … [Read more...] about Relatively Painless Networking
Experience Counts
As unemployment numbers continue to fall, employers are struggling to find qualified workers to fill key roles. New apps and new HR practices are helping to circumvent the age biases that have been shutting out workers over 50, while older entrepreneurs are creating their own opportunities, and a new kind of startup mentality. Earlier this year, The Bureau of … [Read more...] about Experience Counts
Lifelong Learning
While this year's crop of college graduates is planning their big move away from campus, a new wave of "non-traditional" students is making their way back to school after decades in the workforce. They're pursuing second careers, acquiring new skills, and embracing lifelong learning well after age 50. Judi Hasson, writing for Kiplinger, explored the intellectual and social … [Read more...] about Lifelong Learning
Multigenerational Housing
A change is happening in communities throughout the U.S. Postwar suburban communities put young families at a distance from their elders, but the number of intergenerational households has steadily risen since 1980. A Pew Research study found that a record 64 million people, or 20% of the U.S. population, live with multiple generations under one roof. Part of this trend can be … [Read more...] about Multigenerational Housing
National Nurses Week
Next week is National Nurses Week, culminating May 12th, which is celebrated nurse and social reformer Florence Nightingale's birthday. This year's theme is Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence. Nursing is one profession where experience and good judgment are highly valued. Findings vary, but most studies place the average age of nurses in the U.S. between 45-50 years … [Read more...] about National Nurses Week
Freelancing at 50+
Writing in Business News Daily, Sammi Caramela observes there's a growing number of GenXers and Boomers moving from fulltime work to freelance. In fact, a recent study found that 49 percent of freelancers are more than 50 years old. The reasons for moving from a steady 9 to 5 gig to life as a contractor are pretty compelling: Freelancing is more conducive to the elusive … [Read more...] about Freelancing at 50+
Ashton Applewhite and the Movement to End Ageism
Ashton Applewhite is ready for a revolution. In 2016, she wrote This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. The radical idea that we're all guilty of ageism-- even against ourselves as we age-- led to a series of engaging interviews and a TED Talk that received a standing ovation. Applewhite lays bare the idea that in the U.S. ageism starts within ourselves. We want to … [Read more...] about Ashton Applewhite and the Movement to End Ageism
Women and Age in the Music Industry: Madonna, Yoko, Alison and Pink
Women in the music industry who have to grapple with sexism and harassment at the beginning of their careers find themselves facing another insidious threat as they get older: ageism. Singers Madonna, Yoko Ono, Alison Moyet, and Pink each have their own approach to changing perceptions in the industry and with fans. As pop legend Madonna nears 60, Kathleen Hou interviewed … [Read more...] about Women and Age in the Music Industry: Madonna, Yoko, Alison and Pink
