So you're fresh out of grad school and you have what you believe is a great new idea; one that will potentially revolutionized the hi-tech industry, or any industry that is traditionally the playground of the young. You've got the expertise and the venture capital, now you need a team of brilliant, diligent, free-thinkers to help you bring your idea to fruition.
A few of your applicants are driving Buicks and sporting reading glasses, but they're smart and seasoned. However, most of their competition was born during the Reagan administration and rode to the interview on skateboards and hybrids. They are more in-tune with your ideal work environment and you don't have to educate them about the latest computer acronym. Would you hire the AARP crowd, or stick to what you’re more comfortable with? Or would you hire a mix and hope they blend?
2007-11-07 11:38:59 · 6 answers · asked by comic_sf 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
In the USA,
I would hire whoever was the best qualified because I wouldn't want the EEOC on me for age discrimination.
'Over 40' is a protected class.
per The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
You also cannot discriminate on the basis of:
race, gender, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, mental/physical disabilities. You cannot discriminate against legal immigrants, but you can not hire illegal immigrants.
You want both those people with experience and business savvy who can move your company forward as well as people who are in touch with the younger generation that is your target market. You are hiring not only individuals who need to be able to work together, but also individuals who can bring together the variety of skills you need to bring your idea to fruition. Having a broad range of experiences and ideas would be helpful for your cause.
If you truly are starting a company, may I suggest also hiring someone with experience in employment law?
Although in actuality, this questions sounds more like a textbook case from a college class.
2007-11-07 12:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by ~*~*~*~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire both
AARP has experience to balance wild eyed youth.
besides when u do biz presentations an older person can create value to it.
our people are from 17 - 84 and we still do a few billion$
2007-11-07 20:55:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hire at least one AARP person to keep the group focused
use the older persons knowledge and experience to your advantage
they know more
2007-11-07 19:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i would, also would hire some younger up to 60 plus...it would create a good blend of new and experienced workers to from a solid team...young and older employees can learn from each other....
2007-11-07 19:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hire seasoned/veterans as managers, the new breed as you call it can be hired in the mainstream of work and position.
2007-11-07 19:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by alecs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hire from BOTH groups. Remember, there is NO SUBSTITUTE for EXPERIENCE. It is not something even an Ivy League college can teach.
2007-11-07 19:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mike 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋