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How Can Organizations Address Retirement-Driven Skills Gaps?

How Can Organizations Address Retirement-Driven Skills Gaps?

Update: 2025-05-21
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The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2030, one in five Americans will be of retirement age. Organizations are facing an urgent challenge: how to navigate massive talent shifts and skills gaps brought on by the wave of retirements, which experts are already calling the “Silver Tsunami.” In this episode of Work Week, Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute, explores the business impact of this retirement wave—and offers a practical playbook for bridging the growing skills gap. Learn how engaging freelancers, upskilling existing workers, and supporting flexible work arrangements can support business agility amid talent shortages.

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How Can Organizations Address Retirement-Driven Skills Gaps?

How Can Organizations Address Retirement-Driven Skills Gaps?

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