As the Economy Tightens, Employers Look to RetireeWorkforce.com for Knowledgeable, Stable & Loyal Employees

The caveat is that they are taking a closer look at the character of their candidates.

The average turnover rate for private industries in the U.S. exceeds 25%, and represents a huge cost to businesses.

RetireeWorkforce.com is a niche job board that connects retirees and those about to retire with companies that wish to hire these knowledgeable, personable and loyal candidates.

"Studies show that mature workers are three times more likely to stay with one employer than a younger worker," said E. Scott Wingerter, COO. "These workers have superior customer service skills, care about doing a good job and are loyal to employers who give them a chance to perform and produce," Wingerter said.

Recent studies by AARP and the U.S. General Accounting Office identified the mature employee's greatest assets (compared to younger demographics) as; lower absenteeism, punctuality, commitment to quality, more eager to learn new skills and a positive attitude.

The increase in demand for workers has already begun. A recent study by Hyrian, a recruitment process outsourcing company, found that last year there were 4.5 million more jobs than people, increasing to 5 million this year and expected to be 10 million by 2010.

Joseph J. Scalice RetireeWorkforce.com President, said, "Mature workers generally will not apply for positions open to the general population because they fear they will not be considered because of age discrimination. They also wrongly feel that their skills and abilities do not qualify them for many of the employment opportunities currently offered."

RetireeWorkforce.com Board Member Myles Fuchs, President of Pressmart Media, Ltd. and a former senior executive at Careerbuilder.com said, "HR departments do not have the time or the manpower to sort through the vast number of resumes, many of which are unqualified. The general job boards, such as Monster and Hotjobs, are not satisfying the recruiters. RetireeWorkforce.com is offering candidates with the skills and traits that companies want."

"The most important factor for employers wishing to take advantage of the experience & reliability of mature workers is to communicate that they are specifically focusing on them for employment. RetireeWorkforce.com offers the perfect resource to find and hire these quality employees," Scalice noted.

SOURCE RetireeWorkforce.com

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