Article by Ceri Wheeldon
With more than 7 million employees over the age of 50 in the UK, and with the country as a whole having to come to terms with an ageing population and extended retirement ages, employers have to recognise the value women over 50 can bring to the workplace:
• They bring maturity and confidence
• They tend to be less ‘flappable’ and react well in a crisis
• They offer a wealth of skills and experience
• They make excellent mentors
• They are used to multi-tasking and hence have strong organisational skills
• They have excellent people skills and are able to communicate across the generations
• They are reliable and motivated to work
• They tend not to take as many ‘ad hoc’ days away from work
• They can take their holidays outside of the peak school holiday period
• They stay in their jobs longer so reduce recruitment costs and create more continuity
I’m sure there are many more! Please add to the list!!
Ceri Wheeldon
Ceri is Founder and Editor of Fabafterfifty.co.uk She is also a headhunter with 20+ years experience working on international assignments and offers a jobsearch coaching service to jobseekers
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Needed to hear that, really encouraging as im challenged to take on more at more at work, Thanks.