The Super Age: How Demographic Change Impacts Us All With Author Bradley Schurman

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The term "Silver Tsunami" has gained prominence in recent years, signifying a considerable demographic change with far-reaching impacts. This phenomenon refers to the rapid increase in the aging population, primarily due to the aging baby boomer generation. But we like “The Super Age” as a description better for obvious reasons.

A quarter of the U.S. labor force will be 55 or older by 2030. This presents new challenges for employers, with many boomers exiting the workforce and taking the knowledge, skills, and experience with them. Employers must embrace age diversity and introduce programs that benefit workers of any age if they want their business to thrive in this new period.

The Silver Tsunami or Super Age is reshaping our societies, economies, and healthcare systems. As the baby boomer generation retires, their demands for healthcare services, retirement options, and social programs are on the rise. This shift poses various challenges and opportunities, influencing multiple aspects of our lives, from healthcare to workforce dynamics.

In this episode, we dive deep into the realities and impacts of The Super Age with our expert guest, Bradley Schurman. We discuss the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to this demographic shift. As employers and society adapt to the evolving job market, understanding The Super Age era is crucial for planning a sustainable future.

Bradley is the Founder and CEO of Human Change, a global strategic research and advisory firm focusing on demographic strategy to help public and private-sector organizations navigate this period and improve organizational resilience through strategic foresight and inclusive design.

Join us as we ride into the waves of this new world!

"Ageism is a bias. It's not parallel to racism or homophobia or sexism, but it is a bias. And when a monolithic group, young men in particular, are building things, they're building their biases into things - including artificial intelligence."

- Bradley Schurman

In This Episode:

-What is the Super Age, and why should we all care about it?

-What will it take to shift how we perceive others?

-How can we encourage companies to focus on inculcating a mentorship program?

-What being smart in the new world of work looks like

-How are tech industries absorbing the Super Age message compared to other industries?

-How businesses can thrive in the new period

-What's on the table economically for the tech industry if they don't make the shift?

-Does tech rely on experience?

-What can we learn from Japan?

-How can people thrive in the workplace even as they grow older?

-What is inclusion design and its impact on society?

And much more.

Resources:

-The Super Age by Bradley Schurman - https://www.thesuperage.com/book

Connect with Bradley Schurman:

-Website: https://behumanchange.com/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyschurman/

Connect with Maureen Clough:

-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/

-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1

-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/

-LinkedIn: maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/

-Facebook: It Gets Late Early - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088694515585

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