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The Future of Work for the 50+Considerations for workers and employers.

People are living (and working) longer, and there are lasting effects. How will we respond to these 5 megatrends that are shaping the future of work?

The world and the way we live in it are changing. Many of us are living longer, healthier lives. Soon, living to 100 won't be an anomaly but a common milestone.

However, not all will benefit from the longevity increase. We'll see people work well into their 70s and 80s, because they want to, or must. How will employers, policymakers, and workers adapt?



Join AARP as we continue to look ahead to the future of work for the 50-plus in a three-part series taking place in 2025. 

We'll explore the following questions: 

Who will be working and in what ways does it matter?

Where and how will we be working as we age?

When and why will we be working as we age?

This series will bring together pioneering thought leaders and experts to explore megatrends that are shaping the future of work and pointing us toward how we might ensure all workers can thrive.



Upcoming Webinar

Who Will Be Working and Why Does It Matter?

July 22, 2025 @ 3:00 pm ET 

As the world evolves, so too does the way we live and work. While the prospect of people living longer, healthier lives is exciting, the reality also brings complexities and new challenges. Many will remain in the workforce into their 70s and 80s, whether by choice or necessity, and this shift raises critical questions: who will be working, and why does it matter?

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Megatrend #1

Longevity

As life expectancy increases, many people will want or need to work longer. These workers are already huge contributors to economic growth, and their impact will only grow.

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Megatrend #2

Lifelong Learning

Skill needs will change over time, so workers, employers and policymakers need to figure out how to ensure that workers can learn new skills to keep up.

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Megatrend #3

Income Inequality

Without intentional action, the current wage and wealth gap could surge.

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Megatrend #4

Advances in tech

The nature of work will continuously change with technological advances, including automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. These technological changes could have an outsized impact on older workers.

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Megatrend #5

Contingent Work

Employers are increasingly hiring contingent workers, which provides greater flexibility, but also more risks and less stability for workers.

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