Looking for reliable jobs post-retirement? These platforms can help
Retirement is among the most celebrated milestones in one's life that pay tribute to their years of service at the workplace. However, this often comes with mixed emotions for those retiring - while they are happy to have spent decades working, they also fear having limited finances and excessive idle time at home. Thankfully, these reliable platforms in India offer excellent jobs to retirees.
WisdomCircle
WisdomCircle is a popular global platform and is immensely useful for both retirees as well as job providers. Their official website has a "Find Work" tab on the top where you can sign up for domain-wise jobs, jobs in the social sector, and work-related opportunities in teaching or mentoring in the education sector. Some popular recruiters include Indigo, Mahindra, Tata Hitachi, Aakash, Eicher, etc.
RetirementJobs
Founded in 2005, RetirementJobs offers a free-of-cost service to all retirees looking for work. You can choose to upgrade to premium service which, besides increasing your chances of getting hired, also gives you access to seminars and exclusive content. You can find jobs in various categories including accounting/tax, banking, human resources, insurance, marketing, sales, security, healthcare, logistics, customer service, retail, etc. here.
Hum Communities
Hum Communities works to offer retirees (or "seenagers" as they call it) three things - financial independence, prevention from social isolation, and balancing their ikigai by getting them reliable job opportunities. Per their website, it is India's first community-based digital age-tech platform - a one-stop solution to all their daily engagement, information, and companionship-related needs. Their clientele includes Berger, British Council, Genpact, etc.
SACRED
SACRED, short for Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity, is a government initiative promoting job opportunities for older workers. Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in 2021, it connects users with potential employers in various sectors. Upon entering your details and preferences, you can access relevant job openings in private corporates, educational institutions, NGOs, government sectors, self-operating parties, etc.
Agewell Foundation
Since 1999, Agewell Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, has been dedicated to the well-being of older adults. Their employment exchange program focuses on retirees, senior workers, and those seeking re-employment. This program has successfully placed a whopping 500,000 elderly workers as tutors within their local communities. You can explore employment options in a variety of sectors, including NGOs, hospitals, small businesses, and consultancy services.
