American are changing the way they thing about age and work.  Today, people are working longer for many reasons, which include the economy, changing concepts of retirement, and new ways to be part of the workforce. 

To keep valuable, skilled workers and their talents, employers can implement a variety of workplace practices, many of which benefit all workers and make good business sense. 

Our website provides information on the topic of mature workers, for job seekers, employers and the professionals who help connect those employers and job seekers. You can get started on the sidebar to the left.

                                   Statistic of the Week

6 in 10 Older Workers Seek Employment After Retiring from Current Job

"60% of workers age 60-plus surveyed said they would look for a new job after retiring from their current company, up from 57% last year," according to the 2012 CareerBuilder survey.

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Experience is Our Business

Based on the prediction that the mature worker population will continue to grow, AZ developed the Mature Workforce Initiative (MWI) to create visibility, awareness, and appreciation of the mature worker (workers age 50+). 

The most important aspect of the MWI is…involvement!  Get active.  Play a role in your future and the future of other Arizonans.  Just click on one of the following links to learn more about the certification and the Mature Workforce blogs. 

MWI Blogs at Jobing.com

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