#senior-employment

#senior-employment

Retirement doesn't always mean the end of working life. Many seniors look for opportunities to stay active, supplement their income, or simply enjoy a new challenge. However, not everyone is up for jobs that require physical labor. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy jobs available that are perfectly suited for seniors who prefer something less physically demanding. 1. Freelance Writing Seniors with a knack for storytelling or a background in writing can find freelance writing a rewarding job.

Goodwill, which administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a program created in 1965 to assist low-income adults 55 and older in finding work. Over $300 million in national funding to SCSEP was paused in July. Many employees in the program may lose their jobs, and many A Department of Labor spokesperson told Business Insider: "The funding for SCSEP national grantees is under review."

The employment of seniors in France "is one of our weak points," said Minister of Labour Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet, pointing out that the employment rate for people over 60 here is 38 percent, compared to 61 percent in Germany and 70 percent in Sweden.