There’s Gold among the Silver

Experience provides confidence to apply knowledge. Sports teams call this the “veteran presence.” Recent “silver-haired” retirees can be a source of expertise that is gold to organisations. Their judgement enables them to quickly sort out what’s important and explain why it’s important. Retained on a part-time basis, recent retirees are proven quantities who have knowledge, experience and business relationships that enable them to “hit the ground running.” Organisations can use them to mentor and support staff, review and advise on key projects, and provide surge capacity. This improves efficiency and contributes to staff development, a key factor in employee recruitment and retention. Finding productive employees or contractors is a challenge that takes time and resources.  Retired employees are proven quantities who may be enticed to work part-time on things they like to do, with people they like to work with. So at the next retirement party for a truly valuable employee, sidle up to them and inquire if they’d like some post-retirement, part-time work. Maybe you’ll strike gold.