13 Delectable Reasons to Hire Older Workers
Friday, November 13th, 2009In honor of Friday the 13th I thought we could celebrate it by celebrating why older workers will substantially benefit any business.
1. Everything can be improved: Experienced workers take pride in their work.
2. You get what you expect: Older workers stay on task until it is completed.
3. Pleasure in the job put perfection in the work: Older workers have a knack for paying attention to detail.
4. Finally being old pays off: Older workers have many years of experience
5. Only those who do nothing make no mistakes: Older Workers make excellent mentors and role models
6. Act the part and you will become the part: The older worker is not afraid to voice his opinions
7. Concentration is the secret of strength: Less likely to play office politics.
8. The best vision is insight: They can be left unsupervised more often and get the job done efficiently.
9. Just go out there and do what you’ve got to do: Willing to stay over and work until the job is completed.
10. Quality is everyone’s responsibility: Older Workers often know where problems may occur and how to prevent it
11. Only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it: Older employees are able to take things in stride and find workable solutions without “losing it.”
12. Built in Training Department: Older workers can easily train younger workers and encourage their progress.
13. We all have ability. The difference is how we use it : Usually they only have to be told once how to do a job.
You have the power to change; Hire an Older Worker!