Parken Zoo in Eskilstuna, Sweden, is seeking 300 seasonal workers for its new season starting on May 14. The zoo is targeting not only young people but also older individuals and pensioners who want to work extra. According to Rickard Sjödén, the new CEO and owner since Tropicarium in Kolmården took over the zoo on February 1, the zoo hopes to benefit from the life experience, maturity, and reliability of older employees.
Sjödén said the job applications have only been open for a few days, and several older people have applied due to the zoo's appeal. He emphasized the importance of liking to meet other people for the roles and sees no direct challenges with an age-mixed workforce, believing it will create a good mix of seasonal workers.
the zoo hopes to benefit from the life experience, maturity, and reliability of older employees
the job applications have only been open for a few days, and several older people have applied due to the zoo's appeal
He emphasized the importance of liking to meet other people for the roles
sees no direct challenges with an age-mixed workforce, believing it will create a good mix of seasonal workers