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Deloitte Consulting completes the value exchange tool to show why it allied with New Profit, Inc. a leading venture philanthropy fund for three years. Brilliant use of graphics in tool--example, empty, and completed, that shows how partnerships between for- and not-for-profit entites should be evaluated before commitment. Choosing whether and how to partner is made easier by viewing any potential partnership arrangement through the lens of four contributions that an organization might provide: reach, assets, reputation, and capabilities. The Value Exchange Tool is a simple method for considering what a partner could potentially contribute, stacking up what a potential partner brings, and representing the value exchange at the heart of the partnership in a single visual.

published in 2011, excellent chart on page 8 of The Extended Workforce: Old and New Realities, 3 columns headed Dimension, Old Reality, and New Reality. Reports that type of work by extended employees has changed from primarily low-skilled, low-value work to high skilled, high value knowledge work, personal profile of workers has changed, reasons for becoming an extended worker have changed.

Very good article by Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, on how nonprofits can best approach partnerships with forprofit corporations, October 16, 2015.  Ideas for internships, employment pipeline, etc. 

post by George H. Schofield, July 10, 2013 on five abilities that baby boomers need to develop after age 50 in order to flourish 1. Identity ability-keep redefining yourself with new titles; instead of jobless, become a student, community leader, entrepreneur, etc. 2. Selecting ability--sort through your circumstances to navigate uncharted territory 3. Meaning-finding ability--take disruptions and reframing them to find meaning, value, and way to move on 4. Community ability--using interruptions as launching pads for volunteering and other meaningful work 5. Financial reality-check ability--earning money and structure, friends, fun

Academic Study by Rajiv Garg on value of strong ties/weak ties for job search is explored by Adrienne Dawson, Texas Enterprise.

very interesting article by Richard Eisenberg quoting head of Sloan Center on Aging at Boston College on older workers wanting to work in workplaces where positive, helping relationships are the norm, doing meaningful work. While older workers want opportunities to learn, they are not valued in same way as younger workers building career opportunities for themselves with new skills/knowledge.

nice infograph on why hiring workers over age 55 is good business

Very interesting assessment of Zappo's "no job postings" recruiting--totally different approach to pooling aspirants/"insiders" into groups with individuals providing a lot of information about who they are and what they value along with experience and credentials--ready for automated key word search and recruiters' attention.

"According to federal statistics, the volunteer rate for 74 million baby boomers is 33 percent - 5 points above the national average of 28 percent. Studies show that upon leaving the workforce, which Martin did in 2011, many boomers look for meaningful volunteer opportunities."

Nice blog by Danielle Holly, Common Impact, on engaging remote employees and skilled volunteers with good sources cited in the article, May 17, 2016. If everyone is remote, everyone is equal, but skilled management is still needed.

Interesting review of book Leave Your Mark by Aliza Licht, SVP of global communications at Donna Karan International, from Tampa Bay Times paper, June 28, 2015. While her job advice is presented as particularly appropriate to younger, first entering the job market candidates, what is quoted here could also apply to boomers switching careers, too.

valuable post by Josh Boldt with 3 key tips on seeking and sustaining work, September 29, 2015

really good advice for freelancers from Monika Jansen writing for Freelancers Union

post by Michelle Dumas on do's and don'ts for resume writing for older workers