In France, there are 580,000 retirees who combine their pension with salaried work, which is 65% more than 10 years ago. This phenomenon is on the rise. However, the employment rate for those aged 55-64 remains relatively low (58%), compared to the average in EU countries, which stands at 67%.
More worryingly, the 800,000 job seekers over 50 registered with France Travail remain unemployed longer (over 480 days) than those aged 25-49 (336 days).
Sixteen years ago, while searching for a meaningful and useful activity, Valérie Gruau discovered this issue of senior employment, which was even more pressing at the time, and realized that nothing existed in this field. She created the platform to connect so-called senior candidates, those over 45 and retirees looking for additional income or social connections, with companies or private employers hiring in the personal services sector.
Today, there are over 430,000 registered members across France, more than 40,000 job postings online, and 3,000 connections made each month.
Recruiters are increasingly recognizing the value of these profiles, who possess life experience beyond their professional backgrounds, are trustworthy, autonomous, committed for the long term, and able to take a step back in complex situations, ready for immediate operation.
“Companies are realizing that having intergenerational teams will make them more effective,” explains Valérie Gruau. “seniorsavotreservice.com is concrete; it’s a true reality of positive action offered to these senior profiles.”
