BOLTON DIY store B&Q earned praise from a Government minister for employing so many over-50s.
At the Bolton Gate store, more than a fifth of the 187 staff are older, and B&Q have long found this national policy works.
The reason is blindingly obvious. Older employees have experience and knowledge that customers clearly want. And it certainly beats the "dunno" that often greets inquiries to some stores' younger staff.
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