Large numbers of baby boomers will reach retirement age soon, and that could result in a shortage of knowledgeable and experienced managers at many companies. To fix this problem, many executives are planning to rehire boomers as independent contractors after they retire.<\/p>\n
According to executive recruiting firm Lucas Group, 27 percent of executives at small- and medium-sized businesses plan to rehire boomers on a contract basis after their formal retirements. Moreover, 60 percent agree that the retirement of boomers will leave them short on talent.<\/p>\n
Scott Smith, chief marketing officer for Lucas Group, told Bankrate.com that just a year ago, a similar survey showed only 17 percent of executives anticipated rehiring boomers. Smith pointed out that some 10,000 boomers retire every day. Boomer retirement will span 20 years, and it began just two years ago.<\/p>\n
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