#ButFirstCoffee - The Retirement Wave: Who Keeps the Knowledge?

Nearly a quarter of the US workforce, 23%, is now 55 or older, and a retirement wave is brewing. When seasoned people pour out the door, decades of client relationships, technical know-how, and hard-won wisdom can evaporate like steam off a fresh cup. This week John and Jackye grind into the numbers. Workers 65 and up are up more than 40% in a decade, and some roles have 30 to 50% of staff nearing retirement. We talk knowledge transfer before it becomes a crisis, cross-generational mentorship, and why 81% of older workers say age bias still filters them out. Is your org ready, or running on the last drops in the pot? We pour out practical ways to document, mentor, and plan so the good stuff never goes cold. Grab your coffee and join us. The future of work is aging, and that is worth a fresh pour.