Employers are recognizing and benefiting from the skills, loyalty, and stability of mature workers.  

According to the Spherion Corporation:

 “While the rate of new entrants to the workforce continues to decline, employers will become increasingly dependent on the mature workforce—aged 50 or older.”

“Mature workers can invigorate and improve business performance by lowering turnover and increasing loyalty, stability, experience and leadership.”

“55% of mature workers are likely to stay with an employer for at least the next five years, as compared to 43% of workers aged 49 or younger.”

“Mature workers also bring decades of work experience and industry experience to their jobs. Their skills can be called upon to teach and mentor younger workers, analyze and improve processes and build a strong foundation of company knowledge.”

--The Spherion Emerging Workforce Studies,
conducted by Harris Interactive

With today’s healthier lifestyles, there is no limit to how long an individual can continue employment. It simply makes sense for employers to tap into this market of ready, willing and able workers.