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.

Rather than winding down their working lives after they hit 65, more and more American Boomers are either in employment or looking for jobs. And while some are toiling out of necessity to cover everyday costs, others are taking up roles that let them try something new or feel a sense of community.

The retirement landscape is changing as more older workers remain in work beyond retirement age. Some Older Adults derive purpose and social connectedness from work while others need to make ends meet – but they want employers to ensure their needs aren't neglected as society enters a new normal.

Maxine Water, Nancy Pelosi and Susan Zirinsky have all hit the headlines recently after getting hired for some of the top jobs in America – and all are over the age of 66. Data suggests that women in the US are beginning to follow life paths considered less linear, challenging traditional power hierarchies.

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?