LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) signed the American Association of
Retired Persons Employer Pledge, signaling to the communities in
which it operates that it values and hires experienced
workers.
This pledge is part of MGM Resorts' enduring commitment to
diversity and inclusion.
The AARP Employer Pledge Program, a national effort to connect
employers with job seekers who are over 50, allows MGM Resorts to
reach those who might not have considered a career in the
hospitality and entertainment industry.
More than 460 companies have joined the program, stating
that they:
- Believe in equal opportunity for all workers, regardless of
age.
- Believe that 50+ workers should have a level playing field in
their ability to compete for and obtain jobs.
A diverse workforce has long been key to the company's success.
In 2000, MGM Resorts adopted a formal diversity initiative,
becoming the first in the hospitality industry to do so. In 2016,
women made up nearly 51 percent of MGM Resorts' workforce; 44
percent of managers are women. Additionally, over 68 percent of
employees, and nearly 43 percent of managers, are minorities.
"Hiring people of all ages, and from all walks of life and
backgrounds, makes us a stronger team," says Michelle DiTondo, Chief Human Resources Officer
for MGM Resorts International. "We recognize the value of life
experience within our workforce and appreciate the mentoring and
guidance that can be provided by a more mature employee. We are
proud to stand with the AARP and reinforce our commitment to
recruit employees of all ages and backgrounds."
From 2002 to 2022, the number of workers age 50 plus is expected
to increase by 62 percent, according to the AARP. The organization
also states that the aging workforce is motivated and engaged,
which is good news for employers seeking to leverage the talent and
experience possessed by workers over 50.
MGM Resorts, which employs 71,000 people in Nevada, Maryland, Mississippi, Michigan and New
Jersey, is creating thousands of jobs in Massachusetts to staff its newest property,
MGM Springfield, scheduled to open in fall 2018.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
27 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry. The company is expanding throughout
the U.S. and around the world, developing MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts and MGM COTAI in
Macau, and debuting the first
international Bellagio branded hotel in Shanghai. The 77,000 global employees of MGM
Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of
FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more
information visit us at www.mgmresorts.com.
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