Baby boomer retirements will have the greatest impact on the workforce over the next decade, according to a recent survey of 100 senior Canadian executives.

The survey was developed by staffing services firm Robert Half International.

Executives were asked which trends would significantly alter the workforce in the next decade.

Sixty per cent of those surveyed said baby boomer retirements will have the greatest impact on the workforce.

“The looming retirement of baby boomers has captured the attention of business leaders who are concerned about retaining the expertise of their most tenured employees,” says Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. “Fortunately, many baby boomers are considering working past the traditional retirement age to stay active and continue earning.”