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.

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.

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?

Spurred by rising asset values and pandemic worries, millions of Older Adults in the US left the workforce ahead of schedule. But with newfound opportunities, many retirees are returning to work – leaving room for brands to help them transition back into working in a post-pandemic landscape.

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.