Valuing Experience

What they say

"The experience and knowledge of older workers is too important a resource to ignore - all the time, not just when skills are scarce".
                                                Phil O’ Reilly , Chief Executive
                                                Business NZ

“Understanding the work issues that older workers face is fundamental to creating better work that is attractive to a valuable part of the workforce”. 
                                               Richard Wagstaff, Vice-President
                                               NZ Council of Trade Unions

“It is critical that all employers understand changing workforce dynamics and respond positively to them to maximise good employment outcomes”. 
                                               Peter Townsend, Chief Executive
                                               Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

“The guide is important to help employers enhance the potential of older workers and it will help mature job-seekers overcome the current barriers to getting decent work”.
                                               Dr Judy McGregor, EEO Commissioner

                                               Human Rights Commission

“Income in later life is important for a comfortable and secure retirement. Working longer if you want to is part of preparing financially for a good retirement”. 
                                               Diana Crossan, Retirement Commissioner

“Recent EEO Trust research shows that older workers are highly valued by employers for their reliability, work ethic, experience, expertise, stability and loyalty. This guide provides inspiration and practical ideas to employers wishing to add value to their business by recruiting and retaining older people”.
                                               Dr Philippa Reed, Chief Executive

                                               EEO Trust





September 2008