Infographics: What Happens When Baby Boomers Retire?

Baby boomers occupy the majority of skilled trade positions, while younger workers are mostly employed in other professions. So while baby boomers are aging out of the manufacturing industries, what will happen to the once booming industry?

Adecco
Aug 25, 2014

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