Group of senior staffers gathered around a table discussing a project. Workers' compensation interventions for an aging workforce must be viewed as an investment, with the return on that investment being reduced losses. A corporate culture that fails to accommodate older workers in a proactive manner can also lead to new risks and employee relations issues. (Photo: Krakenimages/Adobe Stock)

Workers over the age of 55 represent a large and essential segment of the American economy, and their influence is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one-in-four U.S. workers will be 55 or older by 2030.

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