The U.S. oil and gas industry calls this the Big Crew Change. It turns out that 71% of professionals in the industry are 50 or more years old, with the average age (in 2012) being 60. 50% of these people will be retiring in the next 10 years. The industry is having to target younger demographics to replace these workers and is adjusting hiring accordingly.
The Big Crew Change – What is it and how to prepare
http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2015/08/the-big-crew-change-what-is-it-and-how-to-prepare-part-1.html?cmpid=EnlDailyPetroSeptember22015&eid=288268884&bid=1166824
The Big Crew Change – What is it and how to prepare
http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2015/08/the-big-crew-change-what-is-it-and-how-to-prepare-part-1.html?cmpid=EnlDailyPetroSeptember22015&eid=288268884&bid=1166824