There are a number of reasons that senior citizens are flocking back into the workforce. Rising prices on everything from heating oil, gasoline, and food force many senior citizens to give up retirement. Even a good 401k and retirement package can guarantee a well-off retirement, so fear of their investments not lasting may start to set in.
For others there is just nothing better than a hard days work no matter how old you are. For those who love to work, and for those who have to work after retirement, here is a list of popular business that offer outstanding opportunities for their senior citizen workforce.
Principal Financial Group
http://www.principal.com/
711 High Street
Des Moines, IA 50392-0001 USA
1.800.986.3343
Principal Financial Group is a major international insurance company headquartered in downtown Des Moines. The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) has placed Principal at #9 on their Best Employer 2007 list, stating that “Principal Financial Group… creates a welcome workplace for 50+ employees.” Principal Financial Group employs 13,100 people, 13% of whom are over the age of 50 (19% of managers and 37% of executives). Recently Principal Financial Group increased the 401k match proving them to be a company that cares about the aging workforce.
There are positions offered in every area of an office environment, from the highly skilled to general labor and mail room positions. This is a highly recommended company that should be looked at first on your new career search.
Manpower, Inc.
505 5th Ave Ste 250
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone:515-288-4105
Fax:515-288-2164
Email:Ankeny.IA@na.manpower.com
505 Fifth Ave, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone:515-288-6745 Fax:515-288-8760 Email:DesMoines.IA-Clerical@na.manpower.com
Website:http://www.us.manpower.com/desmoines
1603 22nd St, Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone:515-223-5911
Fax:515-223-9435
Email:wdm@manpowerdm.com
Website:http://www.us.manpower.com/desmoines
Manpower, Inc. is an international company offering temporary and longterm employment opportunities to senior citizens in Des Moines. Offering employment in every category available, Manpower tops the list in temporary and short-term employment while still offering the benefits of full-time employment. This is an excellent choice for the seasonal senior citizen that may spend part of the year in one part of the world and the rest in a different area. Principal Financial Group has recently teamed up with Manpower, Inc. to create the Happy Returns Program which allows senior citizens to rejoin the workforce without jeopardizing their retirement benefits.
The Des Moines Register
715 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Email:sdecker@dmreg.com
Phone: 515-284-8559
Fax: 515-286-2526
Another large company based in downtown Des Moines is The Des Moines Register. Offering a variety of employment opportunities to senior citizens to include: secretarial/administrative, mail room, press room, and route delivery. For those senior citizens able and willing to exercise, an early morning paper route can be just what the doctor ordered. All routes are 7 days a week, so retired couples are encouraged to apply. Route times normally start at 3am and must be finished by 6am. There are both large and small routes, foot and motor routes, and a senior citizens can make anywhere from $200-$800 a month.
Senior citizens must be fit enough to finish the paper route, as these positions do not allow for many sick days. The biggest drawback is the Sunday Edition, with the added weight (and 6 months of questionable weather in Iowa), a newspaper route can take its toll.
Hy-Vee
5820 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa
50266-8223
1-515-267-2800
http://www.hy-vee.com/about/about.asp
Native Iowans know Hy-Vee as the grocery store “where there’s a helpful smile in every isle. This has been the motto for the Iowa based grocery store change that opened its first store in 1930. Hy-Vee offers a wide variety for the senior citizen including: department help, customer service, cashier, overnight stock, as well as administrative opportunities. With the home office now located (and ever expanding) in West Des Moines, and an easy to maneuver web site, this company is ever striving to improve their employee benefits. With many stores open 24 hours, a variety of shifts are available. Applying is only a few clicks away now, or you can visit any Hy-Vee store.
Wal*Mart
http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=218
Wal*Mart is the leading supplier of household goods in the United States, and as such they have a continual need for employees both young and old. For senior citizens with less dexterity, Wal*Mart offers the door greeter position. If you are able to stand in one place for up to 6 hours, cashier positions are always available. Wal*Mart also offers a bakery and deli section for seniors to show their skills. Benefits have been in question in the past, but many of the senior citizens employed by Wal*Mart need the extra income more. Wal*Mart offers an easy application process on their we site so senior citizens can apply from home.
Sources:
www.aarp.org
www.principalfinancialgroup.com
www.hyvee.com
www.walmart.com
