Updates & Analysis

One of the greatest challenges to the U.S. economy over the next several years will be ensuring an adequate and skilled labor force. In this Forbes article, Gary A. Officer, President & CEO of CWI Works, provides five ways that employers can maximize the talents of older workers.

Gary A. Officer, President and CEO of CWI Works, advises companies to actively include older workers in their recruitement efforts or risk losing out on a competitive advantage.

Dan Pontefract of Forbes Magazine recently interviewed our President and CEO, Gary A. Officer, to discuss the ongoing labor shortage and the emerging demographic crisis in the workforce. Officer highlighted a critical issue: nearly 25% of the workforce - individuals over the age of 50 - are being consistently overlooked by employers, a trend that poses significant long-term risks for organizations.

Charlotte Mather-Taylor, Board Chair of CWI Works and CEO of the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County will speak at the 2025 Employing US Vets Conference. She will participate in the panel discussion, The Myriad Benefits of Hiring 55+ Veterans, highlighting the invaluable contributions of experienced veterans in today’s workforce.

CWI Works proudly congratulates Julia Pollak on her appointment as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor. Julia has been a valued partner of CWI Works, providing expert analysis of labor market trends that have helped businesses, policymakers and job seekers navigate an evolving economy.