Majestic partners with Rest Less on over-50s staff recruitment
The partnership will allow the wine retailer to post vacancies from all functions of the business on the Rest Less job board
Majestic has announced a new partnership with Rest Less as part of a drive to attract a greater number of older colleagues into the business.
Rest Less, a digital platform for the over-50s, was launched in 2019 with a mission to help its members get the most out of life, spanning everything from employment opportunities to heald advice.
The partnership will allow the wine retailer to post vacancies from all functions of the business on the Rest Less job board, as the retailer seeks to attract an even larger pool of older talent.
Since September 2019, Majestic has welcomed a net 231 new colleagues over the age of 50 into the business – an 88.5% increase in the number of colleagues it employs in that age bracket.
In its retail stores, Majestic has employed a net 168 new colleagues over the age of 50 during the past four years, driving a 73% uplift compared to 2019 levels.
John Colley, CEO of Majestic, said: “Majestic has always employed a large number of younger colleagues, but we have seen the shape of our workforce change since 2019. More and more older colleagues want to join us and we are keen to welcome even more people from that demographic into the Majestic family.
“I am sure that the launch of this exciting new partnership with Rest Less will help us achieve that. Stuart Lewis, chief executive of Rest Less, added: “We are delighted to support Majestic in its mission to recruit an age-inclusive workforce. Majestic is a leading example when it comes to attracting and retaining older workers.
“More and more older workers are re-entering the workforce, having exited during the pandemic. This presents an excellent opportunity for progressive and savvy businesses around the country, like Majestic, to harness the skills and experience of this often overlooked talent pool.”
