Together, these trends created a workforce that was larger and more skilled than ever before. But the boomers are nearing retirement, with fewer young workers to replace them, and there is unlikely to be much more growth in the share of women entering the workforce. Following an introduction to emerging issues and trends in the labor force, conference speakers will examine new opportunities for older workers and discuss the public and private workplace policies that pose barriers to work for older Americans, encouraging them to choose retirement instead of employment. The conference will also address the role that immigrants play in meeting the needs of the labor market. A recent flurry of legislation related to immigration of high-tech workers signals the growing impact of immigration policy on the marketplace.
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