The government crackdown on illegal immigration has created more job opportunities this holiday season for senior U.S. citizens, says Renee Ward, founder of www.Seniors4Hire.org.
“Laws that allow high profile raids, deportation and punish employers of illegal immigrants and a recent program that lets employers check if a person can work legally in the U.S., have brought seniors back in favor with many employers that need to hire seasonal, temporary, and or part time workers,” Ward says.
U.S. born seniors with the right to work in the U.S. are perfect candidates for holiday jobs that need to be filled. Many seniors are just looking for something to do and a little extra money for their necessities.
The retail industry adds thousands of seasonal jobs between now and the end of the year. This includes mall stores, grocery stores, fast food and casual dining restaurants, photo studios, and specialty stores like pumpkin and tree lots. Stores need more people to stock and sell their products.
Other places to consider include packing and shipping companies, event planners, caterers, flower shops, cleaning services, amusement/theme parks, and charitable organizations like the Salvation Army.
“Businesses of this nature can find a wealth of eager talent on Seniors4Hire.org to fill their needs,” says Ward.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Is working late in life good for your health? Yes, says Seniors4Hire.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., --Working late in life can be good for your health which is great news for the increasing numbers of seniors that are opting to remain in or re-enter the workforce. And, this is healthy news for the business community.
Renée Ward, founder of http://www.seniors4hire.org/ says studies show that depression after a job loss whether voluntary or not is a common problem. Older workers who have invested a lot in their careers and identify strongly with their work are at greatest risk. Working can help keep an older person’s mind alert and their self-esteem up while providing a sense of purpose, income and autonomy.
“Rather than being isolated at home, being engaged with the public or a project helps ward off boredom and depression”, says Dr. Vonda Pelto, a clinical psychologist in Long Beach, CA. “Having a place to go and people to see is very important to the well-being of many people. Ultimately, work you enjoy reduces stress and prolongs life.”
Ward says, “There’s the misperception that older workers just want to be greeters at some mall store. Nothing could be further from the truth. We have a great pool of talent among the Seniors4Hire.org membership looking for meaningful opportunities and not just a little something extra to do. Small businesses in particular may want to take a look at our membership to fill key positions. Many members are looking to port their skills in new areas.”
Seniors4Hire.org members are 50 and older and self-categorize their skills and job hunt needs. The 15 most heavily populated categories are:
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative and Support Services
Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Computer-related Services
Education, Training & Library
Engineering
Executive Management
Human Resources & Recruiting
Insurance
Legal
Operations Management
Sales
Telecommunications
Transportation & Warehousing
“These are folks who want to be gainfully employed and contribute to the bottom line of the business. Work, is sometimes what we live for”, says Ward.
For more information visit http://www.seniors4hire.org/
Renée Ward, founder of http://www.seniors4hire.org/ says studies show that depression after a job loss whether voluntary or not is a common problem. Older workers who have invested a lot in their careers and identify strongly with their work are at greatest risk. Working can help keep an older person’s mind alert and their self-esteem up while providing a sense of purpose, income and autonomy.
“Rather than being isolated at home, being engaged with the public or a project helps ward off boredom and depression”, says Dr. Vonda Pelto, a clinical psychologist in Long Beach, CA. “Having a place to go and people to see is very important to the well-being of many people. Ultimately, work you enjoy reduces stress and prolongs life.”
Ward says, “There’s the misperception that older workers just want to be greeters at some mall store. Nothing could be further from the truth. We have a great pool of talent among the Seniors4Hire.org membership looking for meaningful opportunities and not just a little something extra to do. Small businesses in particular may want to take a look at our membership to fill key positions. Many members are looking to port their skills in new areas.”
Seniors4Hire.org members are 50 and older and self-categorize their skills and job hunt needs. The 15 most heavily populated categories are:
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative and Support Services
Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Computer-related Services
Education, Training & Library
Engineering
Executive Management
Human Resources & Recruiting
Insurance
Legal
Operations Management
Sales
Telecommunications
Transportation & Warehousing
“These are folks who want to be gainfully employed and contribute to the bottom line of the business. Work, is sometimes what we live for”, says Ward.
For more information visit http://www.seniors4hire.org/
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