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Article: Older Workers - A Valuable Resource
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- Transport Topics
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- January 23, 2006
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CopyrightCopyright Transport Topics Publishing Group (TTPG) Jan 23, 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Common knowledge has maintained for a long time that older Americans are ready to step out of the rat race and retire with the nest egg they have worked so hard to build over the years. This trend is changing, however, and many Americans reaching traditional retirement age want to continue in the workforce and enrich their lives through new experiences.
Unfortunately, older workers often have a difficult time finding employers to support that desire.
Meanwhile, with capacity a top industry concern in the upcoming years, many of us in transportation and logistics face a significant challenge finding qualified workers to fill driving, maintenance and office jobs.
Clearly, it is time for ...