The Old Ones are the Best

Research overload at the moment, but this one is fascinating.

The BBC website recently ran a feature on a piece of research which suggests that older workers (those over 50 - surely just middle ages!) are happier and more fulfilled in thier work. Link here is you want to read the full thing - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7511205.stm

All well and good. Those in their 30's, however, were most likely to have a negative view of their work. Just a guess, but I expect you see more people in their 30s than 50s when you look around your office.

So what can you do to help these struggling, insecure careerists who are, after all, likely to be relatively highly paid, expensive to replace and the future leaders of your business? Empathising and understanding of those facing mid-career disillusionment can only really be done at an individual level which would suggest mentoring and one to one coaching as the best options.

Do you have the opportunity to use those fulfilled 50 year olds as mentors to give hope and direction to the potential drops out?