The Gray Ceiling: Technology Barriers in Workforce Re-Entry

The Gray Ceiling: Breaking Through Technology Barriers in Workforce Re-Entry

Millions of experienced workers are returning to the workforce—but technology is locking them out.

Adults 65+ are re-entering employment at record rates, driven by financial necessity. Yet they face a digital wall that blocks qualified professionals from jobs they excel at, even as employers struggle with critical talent shortages.

What You'll Discover in This Research

This white paper reveals how technology barriers have become the new age discrimination, creating a "gray ceiling" that prevents skilled workers from contributing their expertise when it's needed most.​

Inside this report:

• How COVID-19 compressed 10 years of digital change into 18 months—leaving returning workers behind​

• Why 25% of older workers say technology is their #1 workplace challenge​

• Real workforce data on the "Great Unretirement" across the U.S. and Canada​

• Maria's story: a 30-year veteran teacher forced out by one badly designed training session​

• Evidence-based solutions HR leaders can implement immediately to unlock experienced talent​

Who This Is For

HR professionals, workforce development leaders, and organizations facing talent shortages who need practical strategies to tap into the experienced workforce your company desperately needs.​

What Makes This Different

This isn't generic advice. It's research-backed analysis drawing from real focus groups, cross-national labor data, and proven training methodologies that work for older learners.​​

Download your free copy now and discover how to dismantle the gray ceiling, address your talent gaps, and build a more resilient, age-diverse workforce.