The “Silver Tsunami” Hits: Labor Shortages in Q1 2026
For decades, economists warned of a “demographic cliff.” They published charts showing inverted pyramids and declining birth rates. Corporate boards nodded politely, marked it as a long-term risk, and went back to quarterly earnings. In the first quarter of 2026, the long term arrived. The “Silver Tsunami”—the mass retirement of the Baby Boomer generation—has accelerated […]