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APAC News Illinois Based APAC Customer Services, Inc. Joins AARP National Employer Team
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AARP today announced it is collaborating with Illinois-based APAC
Customer Services, Inc.to expand its National Employer Team,
which helps connect individuals aged 50 and over with job opportunities.
The companies that AARP selects for its National Employer Team value the
experience and abilities of mature workers and are committed to an
aggressive program of recruiting, hiring and retaining mature workers.
In addition to APAC, five other companies - Staples, Robert Half
International, Spherion, Toys R Us/Babies R Us, and Client Logic - are
joining the AARP National Employer Team this year.
“AARP and APAC recognize the value of older
workers,” said John Reinhart, State Director
(Interim). “A growing number of boomers are
remaining in the workforce past traditional retirement age. The AARP
National Employer Team can help connect boomers with employers who will
value the skills and experience that older workers have to offer.”
“We are honored to be part of the AARP
National Employer Team– it is a big step in
our initiative of becoming the employer of choice in all of our markets,”
stated Karen Tulloch, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. “Our
mature workers truly bring exceptional value to our organization and we
are fortunate to have them as part of our team. We welcome mature
workers who are interested in applying their knowledge, skills and work
experience to a customer service environment.”
Job seekers can visit AARP’s website, www.aarp.org/employerteam,
to learn about the 30 companies that comprise the AARP National Employer
Team. The website has detailed information about each employer,
including the type of jobs that are available and how to apply.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps
people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are
beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. We produce AARP
The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly
newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in
Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly
newsletter for 50+ educators; and our website, www.aarp.org.
AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security,
protection and empowerment to older persons in need with support from
thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices
in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rice and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.
APAC Customer Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: APAC) is a leading provider of
customer care services and solutions for market leaders in healthcare,
financial services, business services, publishing, travel and
hospitality, and communications. APAC partners with its clients to
deliver value-added solutions designed to enhance bottom line
performance. For more information, call 1-800-OUTSOURCE or visit APAC’s
comprehensive web site is at: http://www.apaccustomerservices.com
