I have been meeting with people and employers interested in supporting this venture. When she shared her idea with her peers, many responded by asking if they could register with the service, and a few asked about possible positions with her new firm. Peg was also contacted by an independent producer interested in doing a documentary about her, and that project is in progress. Undaunted With millions of baby boomers reaching their mid-50s, there is no shortage of mature workers. Yet, despite the lowest unemployment in 30 years, employers have not been recruiting within this population, according to a 1998 study sponsored by the National Council on Aging, citing difficulties in how to access this age group.
Employers benefit from the knowledge and work ethic of seasoned employees.
Mature workers find companies willing to be flexible to their needs. Recently, Peg Heglund took delivery of database software to create a registry and settled on BACK TO WORK as the name for her new company. I placed a woman who just moved to California from New York and was having trouble finding work, with a financial planner. It is a great match and the employers has offered his offices for the documentary. She welcomes your thoughts and ideas as her new business evolves.