Abstract
Two demographic trends are shaping today’s work environment: the rapid influx of technology and the increase in the number of older workers. Technology is reshaping work processes, the content of jobs, where work is performed, communication strategies, and the delivery of education and training. These workplace changes are creating both opportunities and challenges for older workers. For example, telework offers people the opportunity to work at home with more flexible work schedules. However, continual evolvements in technology mean that workers need to continually engage in training and update their skills. This presentation will discuss the potential impact of the continual deployment of technology in the workplace on older workers. Data will be presented from the Center for Research on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) on barriers older adults confront when seeking employment, studies examining training older workers to learn new technology skills, and managerial attitudes towards older workers as teleworkers.