Countries able to best make use of older workers seeking to remain employed beyond retirement age will have a competitive advantage over those that don’t, according to a new book released by the World Economic Forum in Davos. Global Population Ageing: Peril or Promise?, contains a collection of essays written by business and political leaders [...]
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedeforp) has produced a 366 page report Working and Ageing:Emerging theories and empirical perspectives. The publication can be downloaded from Cedeforps website. Click here It is a comprehensive research informed publication. Worth dipping in to any of the 16 the chapters that may interest you. Overall [...]
JA Davey 2007 NZ Institute for Ageing www.victoria.ac.nz/nzira/downloads/MAX_POT_FINA_REPORT.pdf
National senior Australia April 2011 Why are we overlooking older workers? This report, conducted for National Seniors Australia by the late Professor Sol Encel, explores that question and the results are not pretty. It finds that age discrimination is widespread – in recruitment, in promotion, and during times of retrenchment. It is evident in workplace [...]
A human capital perspective for firms operating in Asia Pacific IBM Institute for Business Value This report examines the changing demographics within several major countries in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, and how companies are beginning to tackle various challenges associated with the aging workforce. We also highlight some key questions that executives should [...]
Community Business 2010 This report concludes that there is a need for a fundamental shift in the way we view age in the workplace and a need to challenge our thoughts about traditional career paths as the current approach is no longer appropriate and limiting corporate performance. For more information
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 [...]
Ministry for Social Development 2009 Many people reconsider workforce participation about the age of 65 years. This report presents nationally representative information on motivations, barriers and enablers for working. What are the main reasons that some people continue to work and some stop or reduce the hours they work? What do they say might keep [...]
The Public Service Association is calling on state sector employers to introduce more flexible working conditions so older workers can be retained in the state sector workforce……. http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/wellbeing/5033903/Older-workers-need-more-flexible-hours
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