Seniors@work has won the Swiss Diversity Award, and we couldn't be prouder! This success shows how important diversity and inclusion are in today's working world. As part of a colorful and diverse community, we are actively committed to matching older professionals with companies that value their experience and expertise. We firmly believe that the combination [...]

Like most modern economies, Switzerland is facing a historic labor shortage. The ageing population and changing lifestyles will fundamentally change the labor market. A report on Swissinfo.ch sheds light on these demographic developments and their impact on the labor market. In this context, senior talent - employees aged 50 and over - will play a crucial [...]

The topic of age diversity is becoming increasingly important in the modern working world. While young talent in particular used to be seen as the driving force behind innovation and growth, more and more companies are recognizing the benefits of an age-diverse workforce. Age diversity - i.e. the conscious inclusion of employees of different ages - brings with it a multitude of advantages and opportunities that [...]

Digitalization poses major challenges for many employees, especially older ones. According to the Silver Workforce Study, this issue affects almost 67% of the workforce, putting it just behind the issue of health. Employers can take targeted measures to successfully guide older employees through the digital transformation. Here are 10 practical tips to develop the digital skills of older [...]

The future belongs to the elderly! Despite all the youth craze: the future belongs to the elderly. And it's high time we took the 60+ generation seriously. Why? One explanation. The population is ageing. That's nothing new. But now that 55-year-olds already make up the highest proportion of the population in Switzerland and more and more baby boomers are [...]

Demographic change poses major challenges for many companies, especially when it comes to overcoming the shortage of skilled workers. However, an often overlooked solution lies in the 50-plus age group, which offers enormous potential to alleviate this shortage. Older workers not only bring valuable experience and expertise, but also a strong work ethic and loyalty. [...]

The labor market in Switzerland is booming and offers numerous job opportunities, including for older workers. According to Manpower's employment outlook for the third quarter of 2024, 54% of Swiss companies plan to increase their workforce in the next three months.[1] This opens up opportunities for job seekers of all ages, especially for experienced professionals over 50. High demand in [...]

"O.k., boomers!" is often heard derisively from Generation Z and the millennials. That sounds more like a conflict than a dream team. So how and where do the young and the old fit together? Where many people don't expect it: At work. We explain why, and what this means for companies. The baby boomers are saying goodbye [...]

Start Ups meet Seniors - Review of our 2nd Start Up Speeddating on 18.5.2022 Start Ups and seniors, how does that work together? We at seniors@work know: it's a perfect match! For the second time, we organized a speed dating event in May 2022, where we brought startup founders together with retired executives. How [...]

  Success story: seniors@work connects ex-CEO of Microsoft Switzerland & Start Up By Annette Ehrhardt, seniors@work Peter Waser, the former country head of Microsoft Switzerland and CEO of Starmind, has been increasingly active in the start-up world for several years, is involved in numerous projects and also holds several board mandates. He has also been involved with seniors@work since [...]