Golden Assets are employees of seasoned tenure, be they senior workers approaching retirement or parents returning to the workforce after time spent raising a family. Many are choosing to stay in employment and it's having an impact on productivity and performance.
When scoping out fresh talent for a role, recruiters often – consciously or unconsciously – look for younger hires. It’s easy to assume that the younger generation, often hungry to succeed, will offer a fresh perspective, a wealth of newly-developed desirable skills and seemingly endless energy. But seasoned professionals should not be overlooked. In fact, so-called ‘Golden Assets’ may be one of your most invaluable resources in business. Put simply, Golden Assets are experienced employees...