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第 24 題
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The number of older individuals in the U.S. population has grown in the last five decades and is projected to continue to grow. Based on a study, employment of workers aged 65 or older has increased by 116% in the course of 20 years, whereas employment of workers 70 years or older has also increased by 118%. How is the aging of the population of the United States related to other nations? The proportion of the population aged 65 or older by country is shown in Figure 1. For instance, Germany, Spain, and Japan all had at least 20% of their population aged 65 and over in 2050. In all countries of the world, growth of the population aged 65 and older can be observed at different degrees. An aging population poses several economic challenges. Compared to the younger generation, senior workers tend to have higher wages. Seniority-based wage systems for older workers may make employers more reluctant to hire older people. Therefore, employers may convince a 55-year-old employee to take early retirement while they are under pressure to cut costs. Take away pay scales based on seniority, and older employees can become a much more attractive proposition for companies. Maintaining the services of older employees is very important. Why would company managers hire a 65-year-old worker when a 25-year-old job seeker is available? There are a few key advantages in hiring old workers. Older workers make good leaders because they have stronger communication skills and professional networks compared to younger workers. Secondly, older employees have a solid knowledge with years of work experiences, and are typically more satisfied with their jobs. They tend to stay longer. In addition, when they have encountered challenges, they know how to overcome obstacles. Furthermore, many older workers have an innate ability to coach their younger peers who show an inclination to succeed in the workplace. Old workers can find more jobs if the job markets are not rigid and fixed. Often, they can be self-employed. Self-employment is attractive for older workers who seek more flexibility and autonomy. Old workers can be frequently self-employed and build their own companies. A study by David Storey reported that 70 percent of companies built by people over 55 survived in Britain, compared to a national average of just 19 percent overall. But whatever pattern of employment they select, the talents of these “gray workers” will be increasingly recognized in the coming years.
The number of older individuals in the U.S. population has grown in the last five decades and is projected to continue to grow. Based on a study, employment of workers aged 65 or older has increased by 116% in the course of 20 years, whereas employment of workers 70 years or older has also increased by 118%. How is the aging of the population of the United States related to other nations? The proportion of the population aged 65 or older by country is shown in Figure 1. For instance, Germany, Spain, and Japan all had at least 20% of their population aged 65 and over in 2050. In all countries of the world, growth of the population aged 65 and older can be observed at different degrees. An aging population poses several economic challenges. Compared to the younger generation, senior workers tend to have higher wages. Seniority-based wage systems for older workers may make employers more reluctant to hire older people. Therefore, employers may convince a 55-year-old employee to take early retirement while they are under pressure to cut costs. Take away pay scales based on seniority, and older employees can become a much more attractive proposition for companies. Maintaining the services of older employees is very important. Why would company managers hire a 65-year-old worker when a 25-year-old job seeker is available? There are a few key advantages in hiring old workers. Older workers make good leaders because they have stronger communication skills and professional networks compared to younger workers. Secondly, older employees have a solid knowledge with years of work experiences, and are typically more satisfied with their jobs. They tend to stay longer. In addition, when they have encountered challenges, they know how to overcome obstacles. Furthermore, many older workers have an innate ability to coach their younger peers who show an inclination to succeed in the workplace. Old workers can find more jobs if the job markets are not rigid and fixed. Often, they can be self-employed. Self-employment is attractive for older workers who seek more flexibility and autonomy. Old workers can be frequently self-employed and build their own companies. A study by David Storey reported that 70 percent of companies built by people over 55 survived in Britain, compared to a national average of just 19 percent overall. But whatever pattern of employment they select, the talents of these “gray workers” will be increasingly recognized in the coming years.
24. According to the third paragraph, which of the following key advantage about old workers is NOT mentioned?
- A Older workers are better than young people in loyalty.
- B Older workers are better than young people in mentoring.
- C Older workers are better than young people in physical strength.
- D Older workers are better than young people in problem solving.
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請重新閱讀文章第三段，思考一下：作者在說服經理人雇用高齡員工而非年輕人時，特別強調了哪些需要「時間與經驗累積」才能獲得的『內在特質』或『職場軟實力』？
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