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For Immediate Release
July 13, 1998
Based on thousands of clients that Career Management
International (CMI) has provided career transition services for
over the last 20 years, a trend is emerging which shows that
retirees want to have their cake and eat it too! Retirees
indicate that they are not ready to desert the job market, but
are looking for ways to live active, vital and rewarding lives
without necessarily working full time. These findings also
support an AARP sponsored survey which reveals that 80 percent of
America's largest generation, 76 million folks born between 1946
and 1964 and known as the "baby boomers", plan to work
at least part time when they retire. Only 5% of this population
sees a full-time job in their retirement future, but 90% are
concerned about how to make their money last as long as possible,
believing that they will need more money for retirement than
their parents required. Approximately 75% of the boomers also see
retirement as a time to pursue interests and hobbies and spend
more time with their families.
For boomers to realize their future plans, changes must occur in the workplace. Companies will have to provide mid career training opportunities to allow these valuable resources to continue increasing their productivity. A fraction of Fortune 1000 companies have programs set-up to develop strengths, but the trend for career development is becoming evident.
Terry Devlin, a career counselor for CMI says, "People don't want to stagnate. Each of us has a deep need to use our talents and abilities in interesting and rewarding ways. However, some retirees have a fear of jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire. The challenge lies in finding "just the right fit", either as a new position within their current company or a position in a different company. "
Career Management International (CMI) is celebrating its 22nd year of business. CMI is a full service counseling and consulting firm which provides outplacement, career alignment, outsourcing of human resources functions and school to work programs as well as training and career development services. CMI is headquartered in Houston, Texas with offices throughout the country. All CMI counselors are licensed and hold Masters or Doctorate degrees in human behavior.
Career Management International, Inc. is a provider of human resource services including outplacement, relocation counseling and facilitation, employee assistance programs, management interventions and team building. CMI recognizes the substantial corporate investment in human capital and delivers effective programs required by businesses to maximize the return on that investment.
Founded in 1976, CMI is headquartered in Houston and has offices throughout the United States. A woman owned company, CMI focuses its creative energy to provide customized solutions to current business problems.
