The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

US national archives are targeting Seniors to transcribe historical documents where machine learning tools can’t. As businesses recognize the benefits of age diversity, Seniors are being sought after for their specific expertise and skills in modern work environments.

Often pushed into retirement or redundancy by ageist attitudes and business practices, older workers want to stay in the workforce but may struggle to. Career service Rest Less hopes to make a difference by connecting companies with the over-50s workforce, who bring experience and expertise.

According to research from LinkedIn, age is the number-one barrier that Britons feel is preventing their careers from progressing. With more people working into later life, there’s room for brands and businesses to provide age-inclusive upskilling initiatives and learning opportunities at work.

How have savviness, loyalty, and a deep appreciation for respect come to define older adults? Why has the COVID-19 pandemic been so influential in their adoption of technology? And how might a rise in multigenerational living arrangements shape their relationships with culture?