Why older workers are your competitive edge—Not a succession problem (Forbes)

Forbes highlights how organizations often misinterpret workforce succession plans by focusing on how soon experienced employees will leave instead of the value they bring in judgment, pattern recognition, and institutional memory. The piece features insights from Paul Irving, senior advisor at the Milken Institute and distinguished scholar-in-residence at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, on why older workers remain a strategic asset even as AI reshapes work. “Organizations know this. They just refuse to act on it because runway is easier to measure than wisdom,” Irving said, noting that sustainable advantage lies in keeping seasoned professionals engaged rather than simply planning for their exit.