IKEA
Recruitment: Best practice
IKEA's equal opportunity policy includes age, and the Human Resource policy states that the aim is to offer opportunity and responsibility "regardless of age". All advertisements mention that IKEA seeks co-workers from all backgrounds, students, people returning to work and those on a pension who wish to supplement their earnings or just have time to spare and would like a further interest.
IKEA work closely with Jobcentre Plus to reach as wide a variety of prospective co-workers as possible. We believe that this benefits IKEA as a business and brings a balanced working environment. The broad and varied experience of the older workforce provides a compliment to co-workers who are just starting their careers. Their interpersonal skills gained through their life experiences help to enhance IKEA's relationship with its customers.
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Recruitment: Best practice
IKEA's equal opportunity policy includes age, and the Human Resource policy states that the aim is to offer opportunity and responsibility "regardless of age". All advertisements mention that IKEA seeks co-workers from all backgrounds, students, people returning to work and those on a pension who wish to supplement their earnings or just have time to spare and would like a further interest.
IKEA work closely with Jobcentre Plus to reach as wide a variety of prospective co-workers as possible. We believe that this benefits IKEA as a business and brings a balanced working environment. The broad and varied experience of the older workforce provides a compliment to co-workers who are just starting their careers. Their interpersonal skills gained through their life experiences help to enhance IKEA's relationship with its customers.
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