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BUSINESSES & ORGANISATIONS
Top Sixty works with progressive businesses and organisations to maximize efficiency, innovation and prosperity by leveraging the talent of their multigenerational workforces.
Using our proven, research-based programs, Top Sixty can:
- Redesign, train, and implement your inclusion program.
- Consult on the impact of ageism to improve your bottom line.
- Facilitate focus groups, discussions, retreats, and events.
- Train your multigenerational team to be intergenerational
“Working across an increasing number of generations is
the way of the future and presents untold opportunity.”
Top Sixty Founder, Helen Hirsh Spence
ABOUT TOP SIXTY OVER SIXTY
Top Sixty Over Sixty provides businesses and individuals with the resources necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly ageing and multigenerational world. A for-profit social enterprise, Top Sixty advocates for age diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Top Sixty Over Sixty provides original and curated resources of interest to businesses and organizations, as well as individuals. These include a monthly newsletter, The 360, blogs, and online resources. Events and workshops are held as programming and demand dictate.
REALITY CHECK!
Unretirement has less to do with money and more to do with life satisfaction
IT’S A FACT: Pre-pandemic research by the RAND Corporation found that 20 to 25% of retirees unretire in the first 5 years of retirement.* This is often less to do with money and more to do with life satisfaction, fulfilment, and purpose. (*MarketWatch November 24, 2021 article by Alicia Munnell)
Recent research shows 20% of retirees are now returning to work within 12 months of retiring.** In other words, unretiring is happening at a faster rate than before, and we can continue to expect an older workforce in the future. (**NY Times article November 17, 2021 quoting a report by Goldman Sachs economists)
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LATEST IN THE NEWS
For Immediate Release | September 28, 2022
TOP SIXTY OVER SIXTY Joins Allies Across the Globe in Celebration of
1 October 2022 United Nations International Day of Older Persons
and 7 October 2022 Ageism Awareness Day
OTTAWA, Canada — TOP SIXTY OVER SIXTY along with the American Society on Aging (ASA) and others will celebrate Ageism Awareness Day on 7 October 2022. Modeled after the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons on 1 October 2022, Ageism Awareness Day provides an opportunity to draw attention to the existence and impact of ageism in our society.
The most widespread and socially accepted form of prejudice, ageism is defined by the World Health Organization as “the stereotypes (how we think), prejudices (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age.” Evidence shows ageism is widespread in society and can be found everywhere, from our workplaces and health systems to stereotypes we see on TV, in advertising and in the media.
CLICK HERE to download a PDF of the full press release.
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LATEST BLOG POSTS
The Power of Intergenerational Dialogue
Bridging the generational divide and the growing importance of fostering intergenerational dialogue is more relevant than ever. Today, we navigate a world where five, sometimes six, generations coexist and collaborate in workforces. With such diversity of age, experience, and perspective, the potential for both friction and innovation is immense.
Want a healthy society? Bridge the gap between generations
“A tremendous shift is taking place, reshaping everything from the workforce and increasing demands on health and social services, to education and public policies to accommodate older adults. Loneliness is at an unprecedented high for both younger and older people. So is ageism. We need all generations to come together to find solutions to our coming societal and economic challenges”, Helen HIrsh Spence.
Redefining Ageing, Breaking Barriers & Championing Longevity
Angel France, Editor-in-Chief of Female Entrepreneurs Magazine, and Helen Hirsh Spence, Founder of Top Sixty Over Sixty, discuss age discrimination, longevity literacy, and the strengths of older adults. As lifespans grow, our thinking about work, retirement, and ageing must evolve. Helen also shares helpful tips about becoming an entrepreneur in your sixties and seventies.