Older Workers Underappreciated in Workplace, Says Survey: Baby boomers and senior citizens not considered good source of advice
[26 April 2006 - Senior Journal] Three quarters of older, experienced workers � age 55 and older � said they relate well to younger co-workers, but the sentiment is not returned by the young employees � only 56 percent say they relate well to older workers. Even more startling in the new survey: 77 percent of the young workers say their contemporaries do not seek advice and guidance from their seniors. Is the workplace a fountain of youth for older workers or is it a necessary means to supplement meager retirement funds? According to the survey released today by Randstad USA, a workforce solutions company, 91 percent of employed U.S. adults said they have not saved enough money for a comfortable retirement, and 40 percent expect to continue working after retiring from full-time work. ...