The workforce is bound to change dramatically as baby boomers reach retirement age. Nearly one out of every two senior executives surveyed by Robert Half International named this factor most likely to "significantly alter the workforce in the next decade." Global business interactions was the next highest factor named. The effects may be mitigated by delayed retirement, said Robert Half International chairman and CEO Max Messmer: "Fortunately, many baby boomers are considering working past the traditional retirement age to stay active and continue earning."