The decision to retire is often a complicated one made within the constraints of many factors. Retirement trends are changing both out of want and necessity. We know that there will be an increase in the elderly population and a decrease in the prime working-aged individuals in the coming years. This demographic fact combined with retirement trends will have an impact on the U.S. workforce.
What impact will aging of the Baby Boomers have on the U.S. workforce, and what do you think needs to be done to ensure that we have enough qualified workers to meet the needs of the economy? Consider what you think the problems will be as well as potential solutions.
Do you think that the population of the Baby Boomers will have a positive or negative impact on the workforce?