Adecco Honored by AARP as a 'Best Employer for Workers Over 50'
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Adecco Group North America, part of the world's leading recruitment and workforce solutions provider, is honored to again be one of the 50 companies included in AARP's latest national ranking of the "Best Employers for Workers Over 50".
Adecco was placed at the top half of the list, ranking 20th on the list, and has now been included in the top 50 six times. AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives, created the honor to award employers who show extraordinary commitment to an aging workforce.
"We are delighted to be included in AARP's list again, underscoring our commitment to helping employees of all ages and demographics find the very best and most rewarding career opportunities," said Tig Gilliam, Chief Executive Officer, Adecco Group North America. "At Adecco, we know the importance of keeping mature workers engaged with the job market and most importantly, we help our 145,000 clients in recognizing the value of this demographic as well as their specific work-life needs and goals to make for a mutually beneficial working relationship."
In August 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate for workers over age 55 at 6.8% compared to 9.7% for the entire workforce - showing the value employers place on the skills and experience of the mature workforce. Meeting this demand, Adecco's Renaissance Program helps to specifically train and place mature workers and retirees for employment opportunities through offering temporary, part- and full-time work for mature workers who want or need to supplement their income, mentor younger employees, or to simply stay active in their retirement years. The program also benefits companies that want to tap into the invaluable experience and strong work ethic of these seasoned employees. Additionally, Adecco offers benefits to full- and part-time employees that are particularly attractive to 50+ workers, including flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, in-house classroom training, online training and certification classes.
"We are delighted that Adecco has made the 2009 list of AARP's Best Employers for Workers over 50," said Deborah Russell, Director of Workforce Issues, AARP. "That honor demonstrates a real commitment to older workers."
The AARP Best Employers program recognizes innovative organizations that offer policies and practices that appeal to workers 50+, including flexible work options, training/learning opportunities, competitive health and retirement benefits, and age-neutral performance and appraisal systems. AARP The Magazine will spotlight Adecco and the other Best Employers in its upcoming November-December issue.
ADECCO WORLDWIDE:
Adecco S.A. is a Global Fortune 500 company and the world leader in workforce solutions. The Adecco Group network connects over 700,000 associates with business clients each day through its network of over 33,000 employees and 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. Registered in Switzerland, and managed by a multinational team with expertise in markets spanning the globe, the Adecco Group delivers an unparalleled range of flexible staffing and career resources to corporate clients and qualified associates.
ADECCO GROUP NORTH AMERICA:
Every day we provide our clients with the talent they need, and help solve the business challenges they face today - and will encounter tomorrow. Our clients rely on us for a wide range of workforce solutions including:
Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH001213860) and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange with trading on virt-x (SWX/VIRT-X: ADEN) and Euronext Paris - Premier Marche (EURONEXT: ADE).
Additional information is available at the company's website at www.adeccousa.com.
