The FastJobs and the Centre for Seniors (CFS) partnered since 2020; advocating the message of hiring mature workers to employers. Together with CFS, we are working towards eradicating age-discrimination from all hiring landscapes in Singapore by highlighting how mature workers can be a major asset to businesses.

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Hiring Mature Workers on SilverJobs

The website, www.silverjobs.sg is powered by FastJobs and used by CFS, as a dedicated page for employers to list available jobs  and training courses suitable for seniors. The platform offers a user-friendly interface for applying to relevant positions and courses, empowering mature workers to pursue fulfilling career paths.

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Old is gold. Read on to find out the benefits of hiring a senior.

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1) They can act as mentors

With age and time often comes wisdom and experience. Mature workers possess knowledge and valuable work experience that can be passed down to younger generations within a company. No amount of training can replace real-life mentoring from a mature worker.

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2) They are loyal employees

Businesses look for stability in employees which means minimised staff turnover and securing skilled employees who are in for the long run. Mature workers are usually looking for stability themselves, and are less inclined to move out of the company.

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As they are usually more settled in their lives outside of work, mature workers can provide more stability and reliability than younger employees. Their commitment to their lives in and out of work will be beneficial to companies looking for hardworking employees.

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3) They have strong work ethics

Former Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said in June 2020 that mature workers "are a hard-working and vigorous generation, who have accumulated valuable skills and experience over the years, and still have many good years ahead of them".

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Mature workers have developed a good sense of responsibility and work ethic over the years of experience and carry a hardworking attitude to their jobs. Their industrious attitude can rub off on fellow workers, thus improving the productivity of all employees as a whole.

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4) They are effective communicator 

Through years of experience working with different people and personalities, mature workers have evolved to be effective communicators. They understand how to get their ideas across well and are usually not afraid to voice their opinions.

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Mature workers can help raise key issues in work processes and even help to improve them. Furthermore, their communication skills can rub off on other employees, encouraging them to give their inputs as well.

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5) They make the workplace more diverse

Creating a diverse environment helps to attract and retain talents.

“Diversity is the watchword for Gen Z: Diversity matters to them through many dimensions, not just isolated to race and gender but also related to identity and orientation. Companies that can better represent the spectrum of differences in their external branding/marketing are much more likely to diversify their talent pipelines.” - Deloitte

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Partnering with CFS on SilverJobs

At FastJobs, we're excited to have the opportunity to work with CFS to expand our focus on providing seniors with efficient access to job opportunities. Mature workers can be a major asset to businesses and should be treated fairly during the recruitment process. .

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If you are hiring  mature workers for their experience, stability, and skills, click here to post a job on SilverJobs.

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Need further persuasion? Click here to explore how brands are embracing mature workers and creating impactful opportunities. Explore the winners of the most senior-friendly employer of 2023 to learn more.