Identikit employees may not suit permanent placements

People in HR jobs may be overlooking the importance of diversity when trying to fill permanent placements in the current economic climate.

Rachel Krys, campaign director for the Employers Forum on Age, concedes that turbulent times may make it tempting to hire an individual who closely resembles the team already in place.

However, if that group consists only of people around the same age, she argues that the added bonus of different levels of experience may be lost.

"Having people of all different ages makes a much stronger and much more adaptable team," she says.

"When you put lots of people who are the same together, it is actually really bad."

Her comments may inspire people in HR jobs to take a new approach to filling the permanent placements that are put at their disposal.

By opting for an older applicant with demonstrable experience, they could find they are able to add an assured employee to their workforce while also demonstrating an awareness of - and avoidance of - ageism.

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Updated: 30 July 2010.
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