For decades, the U.S. has been undergoing a demographic transition that is fundamentally transforming America’s workforce. People ages 65 and older are now one of the most rapidly growing groups in the U.S. labor force, partly because this age group is growing quickly, but also because its member are increasingly choosing to extend their working lives. As employers continue to grapple with a persistent labor shortage, the critical and growing role of older workers is becoming increasingly apparent. As such, understanding this population and its evolution over time has never been more important to organizations seeking to attract and retain talent.

This article is courtesy of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)