Schneider lauded for mature worker hiring policies
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has been certified as an Age Friendly Employer by RetirementJobs.com, a top career website for job-seekers aged 50-plus. U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) visited Schneider National’s Green Bay, Wis. to present the certification in a ceremony lauding the company for its proven success in hiring and retaining mature workers. As chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Kohl is an active public advocate on behalf of the mature workforce. "We need a 21st-century workplace that is a win-win for both older workers and their employers," Kohl said. "Companies like RetirementJobs.com and Schneider National are stepping up to fill this void by helping older workers.” Currently, more than 26 percent of Schneider National’s worldwide workforce is 50 and older. The company’s focused effort on hiring mature workers includes affiliations with organizations like AARP, the National Council on Aging and now RetirementJobs.com. Truck driving has been a successful match for many 50-plus workers, says Schneider. In 2006, the carrier hired 2,000 mature workers, a majority of them truck drivers. That represents a 46 percent increase over the previous year. "Schneider National has a long-standing commitment to hiring mature workers and has become a great second career choice for thousands," said Tim Fliss, executive vice president of human resources. "We are proud to be recognized as an 'Age Friendly Employer' by RetirementJobs.com, and to share this recognition with our driver, maintenance, warehouse and office associates."