10 Reasons Why Hiring an Older Worker May be the Best Decision You Ever Make

Reasons Why Hiring an Older Worker May be the Best Decision You Ever Make

• Reliable – punctual and consistently seen as hard-working and productive

• Loyal – offering stability, so reducing staff turnover costs

• Technical Quality and Experience – plug skills gaps quickly and effectively

• Accelerate Business Development – utilise skills and contact network

• Life Skills – providing experience and know-how

• Up-skill – yes, older workers have the capacity to train and learn!

• Resilient & Low Maintenance – offering responsibility and tenacity, with less man-management

• Mentor & Coach – to nurture and develop talent

• Customer Service – empathy and engagement with people, particularly in potentially tricky situations

• CSR – meet your community and age diversity obligations