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The Workforce Is Aging. Here's Why That's Good News.

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Everyone's talking about AI reshaping the future of work, but there's a quieter revolution underway: the workforce is getting older — fast. First, Dan Pontefract makes the case that aging employees aren't a liability but an untapped asset. Then Jeff Schwartz zooms out to explore how resilience, opportunity, and human-centered thinking can help us thrive in a rapidly accelerating world of work. Sponsored by: Homeserve — Go to homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you Quince — Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/nbid for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

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