The Australian 22 October 2011 carries a great story of a company that values older workers. Read the article here Bunnings has recruited about 2000 “team members” aged over 55 in the past five years, making them one of the biggest employers of older Australians. Retaining workers who are past normal retirement age is also [...]
Department of Labour 2009 This report provides information and an evidence base to help prepare New Zealand for the labour market challenges and opportunities presented by an older workforce (defined in this study as people aged 55 plus). Older workers currently comprise one sixth of the New Zealand labour force and are expected to represent [...]
EEO Trust 2008 Research with EEO Employers Group members shows that many employers place a high value on older workers, appreciating their reliability, experience, stability and loyalty.
EEO Trust 2008 Research with recruitment consultants finds that they view older workers very positively and are willing to work proactively with their employer clients to demonstrate the value of hiring an older person who has the skills, experience and attitude needed for a role.
EEO Trust 2008 This guide provides information both on older worker’s rights and responsibilities and tips for employers. This new resource was produced by a group comprising the Human Rights Commission, the Retirement Commission, the EEO Trust, Business New Zealand, the CTU and the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce.
Kiwis love to work. We love it so much we top the OECD nations for people working past the age of 50 to 65 years, and we’re also high up the same stats for those who work past 65. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/5248383/When-I-m-65
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