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7 Ways to Stay Relevant in the Workforce

For Workers 50 & Older, It's Adapt or Become Irrelevant

5. Stay in Touch

As Jane Howze of MSNBC says, "Many people who did not grow up with mobile devices are not in the habit of being available 24/7. And while being addicted to your BlackBerry or iPhone has its own drawbacks, you need to adapt to today's business world where people check their devices after normal business hours. You can't force the world to slow down by simply refusing to be available, because your competitors will be available and your colleagues will move on without you."

 

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