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The Future of Work for the 50+Considerations for workers and employers.

People are living (and working) longer, and there are lasting effects. How will we respond to these 5 megatrends that are shaping the future of work?

The world and the way we live in it are changing. Many of us are living longer, healthier lives. Soon, living to 100 won't be an anomaly but a common milestone.

However, not all will benefit from the longevity increase. We'll see people work well into their 70s and 80s, because they want to, or must. How will employers, policymakers, and workers adapt?

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AI and older workers

May 12, 2026

This virtual event will bring together leading experts in a conversation about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change our working lives, from everyday tasks to the reimagining of career trajectories and retirement pathways. This session will explore how AI will drive and interact with other forces shaping work, including how workers of all ages collaborate, how education, training, and development will evolve to maximize the value of the “human-in-the-loop” managing AI tools and capabilities.

Megatrend #1

Longevity

As life expectancy increases, many people will want or need to work longer. These workers are already huge contributors to economic growth, and their impact will only grow.

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Megatrend #2

Lifelong Learning

Skill needs will change over time, so workers, employers and policymakers need to figure out how to ensure that workers can learn new skills to keep up.

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Megatrend #3

Income Inequality

Without intentional action, the current wage and wealth gap could surge.

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Megatrend #4

Advances in tech

The nature of work will continuously change with technological advances, including automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. These technological changes could have an outsized impact on older workers.

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Megatrend #5