Senior jobs: older workers adding value

Dear readers and job-seekers, 69% of workers over age 55 plan to work beyond retirement, making 50-plus folks one of the fastest growing labor groups in the US. They're supplementing retirement income, working in jobs that inspire them, and starting new careers. I found some good information and resources to help with that, including some ways to rethink current careers, brought to you by Cornell University:

• 26% of employers would allow older employees to reduce hours while not changing your benefits
• 40% of employers would allow pension benefits to be drawn while you work part time
• 3 out of 4 companies would permit you to reduce your hours rather than go to full retirement

Other options include:

• Consultancies - Take your knowledge, patience, and experience on the road. Creative and flexible services are needed in today's economy.
• Temp work - All kinds of short-term jobs are out there, through organizations like Workforce50 and Experiencedworkforce.org.
• The Office Online Career Center - Take a look at resume templates, featured jobs, videos about job-search, and good adivce.
• Government and community programs - A great place to start is the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP),  Administration on Aging, and your state's Department of Aging.

There's a lot of information to keep organized when you're looking for work, making lists, and staying on track. We at Office Online have all kinds of templates, for just about everything: inventories, calendars, family reuinions, holidays, you name it!

- Ed