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2026 Is the Tipping Point: Why Organizations Can No Longer Ignore Their 50+ Workforce
A future-proofing imperative for retention, resilience, and responsible leadership. WAKE UP – The Demographic Reality Is Already Here In 2026, organizations are no longer “preparing”
Ellen Kocher
janvier 17, 2026
Disruptive thinking
Age-Blind: Seeing Through Workplace Longevity
Much has been debated about “color-blind” policies, which argue that decisions should be based on ability rather than race. At Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!, we believe
Ellen Kocher
mars 7, 2025
Aging Workforce
Longevity & Work: What Are We Doing About It?
February is the perfect time for organizations to re-evaluate their workforce strategies and align with demographic realities. While January is often spent on resolutions and
Ellen Kocher
mars 7, 2025
Disruptive thinking
DON’T RETIRE, REWIRE! (Our motto for this year)
Welcome to 2025! At Wake Up, Shake Up, Thrive, much of our work in 2024 focused on helping the empowered 55+ generation “rewire” their thinking
Ellen Kocher
janvier 8, 2025
Disruptive thinking
“AGE TOO” The Forgotten Dimension of DEI
Wake-Up: The Situation In today’s workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are considered non-negotiable elements of a modern organization. However, one critical aspect of diversity
Ellen Kocher
janvier 8, 2025
Disruptive thinking
Be an Entrepreneurial Rebel!
This month, we’re delving into the exciting world of entrepreneurship over 50. If you’re experiencing any type of transition—be it age, job, or life—and have
Ellen Kocher
janvier 8, 2025
Disruptive thinking
Is Work What You Do — or Who You Are?”
As 2024 draws to a close, the holiday season invites us to reflect deeply—not just on what we’ve done this year, but on who we
Ellen Kocher
décembre 8, 2024