This report prepared on behalf of the Consultative Forum on Mature Age Participation by National Seniors Australia is available at click here. Launched by the Hon Kate Ellis at the Older Workers Workability conference in December 2011 the report identifies 14 key barriers to participation.
Susan Ryan, has said that organisations are under employing older people at the expense of business productivity. Speaking at the Australian Industry Group Personnel and Industrial Relations Conference held in Canberra yesterday, Ryan said that businesses must reassess the construct of the ‘ideal employee’. See the article at Human Capital
The October edition of Diversity Matters the publication of the Diversity Council of Australia focuses on the ageing workforce. Lots of good reading including compelling statistics and case studies To read the online version click here.
This 2006 Hudson 20:20 report is now a little dated, but still makes the point The Ageing Population: Implications for the Australian Workforce This white paper highlights the impact of Australia’s changing age profile and the resulting workforce and skills shortage, asserting that future organisational sustainability is contingent on organisations embracing mature workers. Download here
The Australian federal Government has appointed the Hon Susan Ryan AO as Australia’s first full-time Age Discrimination Commissioner. Announcing the appointment, Attorney-General, Robert McClelland said, “In her new position of Age Discrimination Commissioner, Ms Ryan will be a dedicated advocate not only for older Australians, but also young people who might be affected by age [...]
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