The Future of Work is Older Than You Think

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!For decades, we have talked about the future of work as if it belongs primarily to younger generations. But a different story is unfolding across the American workforce.Older workers are staying employed longer, contributing more to economic growth, and becoming an increasingly important source of labor force participation as demographic shifts reshape the country. According to new research from AARP, adults age 50 and older now generate nearly $12.5 trillion in economic activity and support millions of jobs across the economy.In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve explores the rise of the longevity workforce, what the latest data tells us about older workers, how retirement is changing, the challenges and opportunities created by AI and technological change, and why age-inclusive workplaces may become a competitive advantage in the years ahead.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.