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Welcome to the 60 and More Crowd Podcast  I am your host Sue Plant, the founder, creator and producer of the Podcast! I am enjoying this new & interesting experience, and sharing it with the global listening audience.

This is the first season of The 60 and More Crowd Podcast. Here on the podcast we shine the spotlight on the many people in their 60's and 70's and more working longer, keeping work chapter in their life. I am a real person, embracing this path too! Because for many of us in the 60 and More Crowd community, work isn’t over - it's evolving. Keeping a work chapter for different reasons and in various capacities. Through months of learning and research, I have developed a solid understanding of the topic and a big picture look, globally. 

In today's episode we are taking a look at how the workforce is shifting as many older workers are staying longer in the workforce- re-imaging how organizations will strategize to provide work environments to engage older workers- some forward thinking. 

The workforce is shifting in ways we haven’t seen before. People are living longer, working longer, and expecting more from their careers. On the podcast, we take a big picture look at how the workforce is changing not only in North America but around the globe.

Two  stats to set the stage: Statistics Canada reports that 23% of Canadians over 65 are still working.  In the US, The  Principal Financial Group research shows the fastest-growing segment of the labor force is age 75 and over.

We also look at how older workers are re-shaping the workforce. Older workers bring immense value and experience to organizations What are the future strategies/programs that organizations will need to implement to keep workers engaged and supported on the job. 

This podcast is inspired on my experience of exploring new ways of working after leaving my longtime business role in Canada with a global organization. I became curious why not open the conversation and share the messaging with the  fresh, modern approach-  podcasting. Staying informed and kindly supporting people who are navigating this path. My entire career has been sales/marketing oriented, engaging with people, building networks and presenting information,

Join me in this conversation to stay informed and connected. Listener feedback is always welcome at [email protected].

Sources/Resources:

Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey November 2025

BPM- What Is A Chief Longevity Officer

Pew Research Center- The Growth of the Older Workforce

Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment or a retirement financial specialist. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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Welcome to Episode #5, I am your host and the podcast creator, Sue Plant. This is the first season of The 60 and More Crowd Podcast. Thanks to the early listeners in the global audience! This a Canadian based podcast with a generous global viewpoint,

Many people across the globe who are in their 60’s, 70’ and beyond are approaching or moving past traditional retirement timelines and delaying their exit from the workforce. In Canada, close to 25% of people over the age of 65 are working in some capacity.

How will work fit into your life? The spotlight shines on modern worker longevity and highlighting the immense value older workers bring to the marketplace. These are short on the go episodes less than 8 minutes. Each episode features a different aspect of the working longer trend

In this episode we are taking an initial look at trends/key themes of older worker participation in specific countries: Japan, Switzerland, Denmark, The Netherlands and Canada. There is additional focus on he level and type of support and programs offered by employers/organizations. 

How are both workers and employers/organizations navigating this big change  to the labour force? This podcast was ground level inspired my experience as an older older worker navigating a work chapter,  after leaving my longtime corporate sales role.  

Listener feedback, questions, comments are welcome!

You can reach me at the show email: [email protected]

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Thanks so much,

Sue

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Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment or a retirement financial specialist. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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Welcome to the 60 and More Crowd Podcast trailer.  I am your host Sue Plant, the founder, creator and producer of the Podcast-  new ways forward!

Trailer link:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416201/episodes/17672389

 This is the first season of The 60 and More Crowd Podcast. Here on the podcast we shine the spotlight on the many people  in their 60's and 70's and more working longer, keeping work chapter in their life - me too!   Because for many of us in the 60 and More Crowd community , work isn’t over it's evolving.  We take a big picture look at how the workforce is changing not only in North America but around the globe. 

Whether you’re in your 60s, 70s, or simply thinking ahead, this podcast is for anyone exploring what work can look like later in life. These are short on the go episodes less than 10 minutes, Each episode covers an aspect of the working longer trend with a global viewpoint.

The 60 and More Crowd Podcast- how it all began

I am a real person too keeping a work chapter after leaving my longtime Canadian  sales/marketing career, 3 years ago. It was time to explore new ways of working, post-career. While on this path I became curious how were others re-imaging and navigating a work longer chapters- why not create a podcast to connect and inform  listeners and kindly support each other.

 It feels like I have adopted an ambassador role- highlighting the value older workers bring to the marketplace- proud to be one!

Join me in the discussion. Listener feedback, comments and questions welcome! The show email: [email protected].

In the spirit of The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: you can't navigate new paths with an old map!

Thanks for listening, I look forward to talking to you in the next episode. 

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Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment or a retirement financial specialist. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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Welcome to the 60 and More Crowd Podcast, made in Canada with a global scope! I am your host Sue Plant. This is the first season of The 60 and More Crowd Podcast and you are listening to Episode #4 Survey Says! . Here on the 60 and More Crowd Podcast we shine the spotlight on the many people  in their 60's and 70's and beyond keeping a work chapter in their lives:  what used to be traditional retirement ages and timelines an provide a modern viewpoint. Older workers bring much value to the economy and the marketplace. 

Many people are choosing to keep a work chapter for a few reasons and working in different ways.  In this episode we will look at recent worker surveys and reports that indicate that  this is a generation where many will work into their 70's and beyond. The trend of the hard stop at a certain age will pivot to many staying on the job, finding new flexible ways of working or un-retiring and jumping back into the workforce. 

These are short on the go episodes less than 8 minutes covering the different aspects of the older workforce staying engaged.  

Listener feedback welcome: you can reach me at the show's email;

[email protected]

In the spirit of the 60 and More Crowd Podcast- you can't navigate new paths with an old map.

Thanks for listening and I will talk to you in the next episode.

Sources:

2025 HOOP Canadian Retirement Survey

HireClix State of Retirement and Today's Workforce

European Commission: Supporting Older Workers in the EU Labor Market

Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment or a retirement financial specialist. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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60 and More Crowd Episode # 3Podcast Trailer- Older Worker, Global Landscape

A sneak peek of Episode #3-  welcome back to early listeners and a kind welcome to new listeners in the global community.  I am your host Sue, broadcasting from Canada. A podcast with a global scope on working longer in your 60's, 70's and beyond.  In this episode we are talking about older worker support and keeping workers engaged with a look at  international countries making it happen. Let's learn from each other: new ways forward as the workplace evolves. 

Thanks for the listen and hope you will tune in!

Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment coach. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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Episode #3: Older Worker Support—A Global Perspective
Welcome to The 60 and More Crowd Podcast! I’m your host, Sue Plant. Here on the podcast we are shining a modern, global spotlight on people on their 60's, 70's and beyond keeping a work chapter in their lifestyle. Listener Feedback, questions welcome- click the Text link in the show notes to contact me! Let's kindly support each other navigating the new workplace.

Work is evolving and so is the new workplace —especially for those aged 60 and beyond. Retirement is being redefined, with many embracing new opportunities instead of stepping away completely. The 60 and More Crowd Podcast explores this shift, bringing insights, trends, and real stories to support older workers in navigating their career longevity. 

My journey from a long-time sales/marketing leadership role with a large organization to pivoting to working in new and flexible ways. This is a Canadian created podcast with a scope extended to global community of older workers. 

In this episode, we take a global look at how different countries support older worker engagement: 

• Europe (a broad view) Source
• Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark)
• Japan

Sources: UNECE, OCED, European Parliament on Aging Policies

Let’s collaborate, converse, and share meaningful discussions on work beyond 60! I’d love to hear your thoughts—reach out at [email protected]. 

If you find this content interesting, please share it with others interested in staying informed.

In the spirit of The 60 and More Crowd Podcast—new ways forward to evolving and adapting.

With thanks, Technical Production: Fina Charleson

Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment or a retirement financial specialist. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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The 60 and More Crowd Podcast - welcome to Episode #2. Sue is your podcast host and creator speaking to you from Canada.  Welcome to listeners,  many people in their 60's, 70's,  and beyond, will be including or adding a work chapter to their life- for different reasons and in different ways. Join us as we explore different aspects and dynamics of the working longer trend. This is a generation who are  refreshing, re-imaging and and embracing new ways from traditional  retirement paths. Listener Feedback, questions welcome- click the Text link to contact me! Let's kindly support each other navigating the new workplace.

In this episode, we delve into post-retirement employment trends, explore encore career paths and new ways of working at this stage in life. Phased in retirement paths and un-retirement are two trends seeing growth, on a global scope. These are short on the go episodes, less than 8 minutes!

In this episode, we will walk through:

Older adults are increasingly choosing to remain in the workforce through innovative roles like remote work, freelance, consulting, part-time volunteering  and small business venture. Adapting and learning. This growing trend is reshaping the future of work, not just in Canada, but globally. 

 Show email: [email protected].

Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen and share this podcast with anyone who would benefit - it's a timely and high interest topic right now! Coming soon- Episode #3.

In the spirit of The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: new ways forward!

Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment or a retirement financial specialist. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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This is the launch of the 60 and More Crowd Podcast: Off to Work We GO
Episode #1. I am your host Sue Plant.

This is a show where we talk about people in their 60’s, 70’s and more deciding to keep working in some capacity, re-defining retirement more than any previous generation. Because for the 60 and More Crowd, work isn’t over. It’s evolving.

Listener Feedback, questions welcome- click the Text link to contact me! Let's kindly support each other navigating the new workplace.

After leaving my longtime career, I chose to keep working in new ways and became intrigued by the growing global trend of working longer. This inspired me to launch the 60 and More Crowd Podcast. It's a topic I relate to deeply, and I’m excited to collaborate, share insights to keep you informed. 

Episodes are short on the go episodes less than 10 minutes. The working longer trend is a multi-layered topic. Each episode will discuss various aspects of the process and the changing global work landscape.  In today's first episode we will do a general walk-through of this growing trend in the global landscape. 

Re-imaging what a work chapter could look like. Whether you're considering staying in your current role, phased/semi retirement, returning to the workforce or exploring new ventures. In Canada where I reside, 22% of people over the age of 65 are continuing to work. Whether you're considering staying in your current role, un-retiring and returning to work or exploring new ventures, people are choosing to do so for different reasons.

 This is the 60 and More Crowd Podcast highlighting the growing trend of working longer. I will talk to you soon with Episode #2
Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested or wanting to stay informed.  I welcome your feedback. Show email:  feedback@ 60andmorecrowd.com

Note:
Global Trends- the growth of working longer trend. Note: Japan statistics, the fastest growing aging population trend ( The World Economic Forum, September 2023)
 

Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment or a retirement financial specialist. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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Welcome to the trailer for the new podcast The  60 and More Crowd  Off to Work We Go!  I am your host Sue, speaking to you from Canada. 

This podcast could be for you if you are rocking it or planning to in your 60s, 70's, and beyond, deciding to keep or add a work chapter to your lifestyle, like many seniors. It's reality and growing trend, that many people will be continuing to work in various capacities. It's a multi-layered topic and future episodes will cover various aspects of the extended work experience around the globe.

These are short, on the go episodes under 10 minutes.   Episode #1, It’s Off to Work We Go: Working Longer, will be a general touch base, on the global landscape. 

Maybe you will be "un-retiring" and jumping back into the workforce. The workplace is changing and evolving to support people staying on the job. Join us and stay informed and navigate the landscape. How is everyone navigating this path? I know, understand and relate to this, I am post-career and wanting to keep engaged in the workforce in new ways. The more I researched this topic, the more inspired I was to create this podcast. 

In Canada (where I live)  20% of those over 65 are continuing to work in various capacities. Global work trends in general, are also following this pattern (according to The World Economic Forum).

This is platform to open up the discussion and share trends and insights and personal stories.   

Thanks for listening and please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Please pass this podcast to others who may be interested. The show email: 

[email protected] 

 In the spirit of the 60 and More Crowd Podcast, embrace the new ways forward!

Disclaimer: “The 60 and More Crowd Podcast: the host is not an employment coach. This podcast was inspired by her personal experience, understanding and relatability to the topic: the worker longer path. It's a space to collaborate, converse, share insights, and perspectives on this growing global trend.

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Audio Editing: Fina Charleson