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LIFELIFE and and WorkWork

“2005-2015” 55 to 69Fastest Growing Group

“2005-2035” 65 +Fastest Growing Group

Senior 2009 DecisionsSenior 2009 Decisions

•AARP – 80% of older workers who will soon reach AARP – 80% of older workers who will soon reach the ‘normal retirement age’ expect to continue to the ‘normal retirement age’ expect to continue to work!work!

•SHRM-Society of Human Resource Management- SHRM-Society of Human Resource Management- Recent survey found that two-thirds (68%) of the Recent survey found that two-thirds (68%) of the workplaces reported that their workforces include workplaces reported that their workforces include employees who had retired from other employees who had retired from other organizations!organizations!

Our Aging World"We are aging—not just as individuals or communities but as a world. In 2006, almost 500 million people worldwide were 65 and older. By 2030, that total is projected to increase to 1 billion—1 in every 8 of the earth’s inhabitants. Significantly, the most rapid increases in the 65- and-older population are occurring in developing countries, which will see a jump of 140 percent by 2030."

State Department Summit on Global Aging

Money Health

Meaning

What OLDER Workers Want!What OLDER Workers Want!• Choice in work schedules (flexible)Choice in work schedules (flexible)• Have choice in number of hours Have choice in number of hours

workedworked• Have options to work on project Have options to work on project

basisbasis• Option to take career leavesOption to take career leaves• Options to consider different jobs Options to consider different jobs

or different responsibilitiesor different responsibilities• Utilize “Reverse” mentoring for Utilize “Reverse” mentoring for

skill buildingskill building• Able to offer skill building as a Able to offer skill building as a

Mentor Mentor • Option to work in different Option to work in different

locationslocations

• Choice of utilizing “Bridge Jobs”Choice of utilizing “Bridge Jobs”• Allow retirees to return for special Allow retirees to return for special

projectsprojects• Choice of returning to work as an Choice of returning to work as an

contract worker or consultantcontract worker or consultant• Job-Sharing opportunitiesJob-Sharing opportunities• Tele-Working opportunitiesTele-Working opportunities• Opportunities to work on civic Opportunities to work on civic

projects for the communityprojects for the community• ““Snow Bird” programs like CVS Snow Bird” programs like CVS

offersoffers• Voluntary Grant Program – Voluntary Grant Program –

ScrippsScripps• Community Involvement-Community Involvement-

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FORUMS

ShiftCircles

SHiFT Organization

•Develop replicable programs that support purposeful planning of both life and work.

•Build a thriving community forpeople in midlife transition.

•Promote civic engagement by encouraging work and volunteerism that responds to community needs.

•Provide a bridge between individuals seeking meaningful work and companies looking for innovative solutions.

SHiFT Forums. Twice a month presentations by guest speakers who share their stories, provide insights, and offer information on a wide variety of topics related to transition.

SHiFT Interest Groups. Formal and informal networks formed by our members to

explore interests, passions, and avocations

SHiFT Circles. Three sessions of lifework planning and action steps in small groups led by

a professional facilitator.

SHiFT Time Bank. An innovative internet based process for the exchange of earned volunteer credits and services

SHIFT Resources. Connections with sources of knowledge and organizations that complement the SHiFT mission.

2009 Mission2009 Mission

2009 Approach2009 ApproachSHiFTSHiFT

What SHiFT is all about!

"SHiFT is pioneering a novel approach to supporting midlife career transitions. There is nowhere else in the community where I can hear the candid, inspiring and courageous stories of others who have created meaningful work for themselves."  — Lisa Lane

Without SHiFT, I would not have been ready to say yes to the temporary executive director position I accepted — which has now opened a whole new set of doors for me.”  — Beth Waterhouse

“By 2030, the number of Minnesotans over age 65 will double, rising to 1.3 million, and older people will represent over 20 percent of the state’s population. Between 2005 and 2050, the numbers of persons 85+ will more than triple, rising from 95,000 to 324,000.”

Quote from Minnesota’s “Aging Blueprint 2010”

IPMA – Keeping Seniors Active

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