Q3 Careers - a 21st Century Reality
“Most women hit their career stride after 50 according to FORBES’ 100 Most Powerful Women List but are most companies aware of this? 80% are over age 50 - and half are over 60.”
“The emerging 21st reality is that women in Q3 - the 3rd Quarter (50-75) of our longer, 100-year lives - have never looked better, felt fitter or wielded more power.”*
Many companies continue to sideline their aging employees, neglecting to invest in their development, ambitions, or potential. Retirement is often seen as the default solution for those perceived as hindering top job opportunities, affecting both men and women.
In recent blog posts, we've explored preparing for the inevitable retirement wave, discussing the opportunity to leverage seasoned talent in creative ways, such as retaining talent longer, bringing experienced employees back as consultants and having them mentor younger employees. Smart companies are now realizing that, in the era of increased longevity, both women and men aged 50 and above represent a highly ambitious and dedicated talent pool. By tapping into this untapped potential, businesses can enhance talent retention across all age groups and foster greater engagement and productivity within inter-generational teams.
Companies should acknowledge the value of Q3 careers across all genders, and learn strategies to attract, retain, and develop seasoned talent. This positions companies, giving them a competitive advantage as global societies age and the pool of younger talent diminishes. Cultivating a robust group of experienced women and men ensures a formidable leadership bench for the future.
Read more about this in the Forbes’ article: “80% of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women are 50+ (Of Course)”