A mass exodus looms in 2007 when baby boomers begin reaching retirement age, and the implications — both positive and negative — will be far-reaching.
While concerns mount over the loss of skilled and experienced labor, many view the situation as a business opportunity because it signifies an emerging consumer group with a lot of free time and retirement bonuses to burn.
First and foremost, the mass retirement will impact the labor market.
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