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THE NEW RETIREMENT: A PARADIGM SHIFT North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN In today’s work world, can we function without computers, or the web, or the cell phone? Not likely. These inventions have transformed our jobs — and personal lives — for good. Yet, when we talk about ageism in the workplace, we forget that these (and thousands of other) useful, productive, [...]
Passion and purpose go a long way toward creating a fulfilling retirement. They’re important pieces in making life’s newest chapter rewarding, but finding them is often a challenge. Professional retirement coach, seminar leader and speaker Gloria Dunn-Violin assists people in making the transition from work to retirement."
THE NEW RETIREMENT: A PARADIGM SHIFT North Bay Business Journal BY GLORIA DUNN VIOLIN Healthy employees are more productive. Profitability is a result of productivity. That’s one reason why almost half of the employers in the United States offer wellness programs. Since more workers plan to continue in the workforce past age 65, businesses that institute wellness programs to meet the needs of aging [...]
North Bay BIZ Magazine By Gloria Dunn-Violin April 10, 2016 Do the brains of aging employee slow down and become less productive, innovative and effective? Or, do they become more prolific over time? Actually, as individuals’ age, their brains get smarter and function better. As we age, “the brain begins to compensate by using more of itself,” said Bruce Yankner, M.D., Ph.D., professor of genetics [...]
North Bay BIZ Magazine By Gloria Dunn-Violin March 30, 2016 How do we invigorate our lives after retirement? What do we do to replace the many hours we spent building careers and nourishing relationships at work and in related activities? How do we interact with family and friends now that we have too many hours to fill? Discovering your personal purpose will direct you to a fulfilling and [...]
On 2/4/16 I was interviewed by Susan Santiago on radio station KWMR. Her show is called "Pieces of Peace." Please click below to listen to the interview. LISTEN NOW
North Bay Business Journal THE NEW RETIREMENT: A PARADIGM SHIFT February 22, 2016 BY GLORIA DUNN-VIOLIN Aging workers are challenging the traditional definition of retirement by continuing to work—even though ageism and old rules prevent companies from hiring or retaining this productive and experienced group. No longer willing to wait for employers to invest in their talents, people over 50 are exiting the formal workplace [...]
North Bay Business Journal THE NEW RETIREMENT: A PARADIGM SHIFT January 11, 2016 BY GLORIA DUNN-VIOLIN Dealing with change in organizations and in our personal lives have a lot in common. They both deal with loss, challenges, and adjusting to something new. They both kick us out of our comfort zones where we can become stale, and edge us toward something better. And, whether [...]
North Bay Business Journal THE NEW RETIREMENT: A PARADIGM SHIFT Tuesday, January 6, 2016 THE NEW RETIREMENT: PARADIGM SHIFT BY GLORIA DUNN-VIOLIN Is your company concerned about “brain drain” — the loss of institutional memory — as some of your top employees retire? Do you have plans on how to replace their experience, skills, and proprietary knowledge? Will your products and services continue to flourish [...]
North Bay Business Journal THE NEW RETIREMENT: A PARADIGM SHIFT Monday, October 12, 2015 New Retirement: Embrace work-life balance now for retirement BY GLORIA DUNN-VIOLIN How do you integrate balance into your life when your job requires so much focus and time? Can you be successful at work and still have a life? How will incorporating life-work balance into your days now support you when [...]
