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Experience Pays Pack and Employer Guide

View/print the Experience Pays Pack (PDF, 1.97 MB)

An easy-to-use tool to help you identify how you can grow your business in the new workforce.

View/print the Employer Guide to Recruiting, Retraining and Retaining Mature-Age Employees (PDF, 376 KB)

A comprehensive guide for employers that includes information, advice and practical tools for creating and age-friendly workplace.

Who are these booklets for?

The Experience Pays Pack and Employer Guide are for small-to-medium size business owners who are interested in growing their business long-term.

The information in both publications can also be used by HR managers and anyone else involved in the staffing of your organisation.

The aim of the Experience Pays Pack is to help businesses identify areas of concern in their present recruitment, retraining and retaining practices. It includes tips, strategies and checklists.

The aim of the Employer Guide is to provide employers with strategies for recruiting, retraining and retaining mature-age workers. Complete with advice, examples and case studies, this is a comprehensive guide to 'age proofing' your business.

Both booklets will assist employers to protect themselves against labour supply shortfalls and gain a competitive advantage by leveraging their most valuable asset – experienced, mature-age workers.

Call 1800 630 647 to obtain a free Experience Pays Pack (PDF, 1.97 MB) or Employer Guide to Recruiting, Retraining and Retaining Mature-Age Employees (PDF, 376 KB)

Last updated 22 July 2009

Myth

Most mature-age people can't cope with new technology.

Reality

Mature-age people are the fastest growing group of internet users. However they need to learn new technology-based skills at their own pace.