What term describes the practice of employing retired older workers in ongoing roles?

• A. Bridge employment
• B. Brain drain
• C. Cisgender
• D. Colorism

Answer: (A)

Bridge employment describes the practice of employing retirees in ongoing roles after they leave full-time careers. This arrangement lets workers transition gradually into retirement, often through part-time, flexible, or consulting work, while still earning income and staying engaged. It also helps organizations retain experienced, knowledgeable staff and smooth the transfer of skills to younger employees.

The other terms don’t fit this context. Brain drain refers to the loss of skilled workers to other regions or countries, not to retirees staying in the workforce. Cisgender describes a person whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth, unrelated to retirement or employment patterns. Colorism is prejudice based on skin tone within or across racial groups, which has no specific connection to post-retirement work arrangements.