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US businesses not prepared for aging workforce

A national survey by the Boston College Center on Aging and Work shows many US companies are not prepared for the shortfall in labor, experience and expertise that will accompany the retirement of the baby boomer generation. The study underscores the importance of flexible hours and other options to help retain aging workers.

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