15 May 2012
DEEPLY entrenched and often unconscious, ageism in the workforce is a scourge that affects the lives of many 45-plus Australians and our society in general.
Depriving businesses of precious skills and knowledge, straining health services and increasing homelessness, unemployment rates and government expenditure, illegal age discrimination, which under the Age Discrimination Act refers to treating someone differently on the basis of age, is an issue that stems from the unfounded stereotype that “older” equals “less capable”.
04 Nov 2011
MAYBE with scientific data, they’ll start to listen. Recent research confirms that excluding older people from the workforce is not just short sighted and prejudiced: it's bad business.
22 Jul 2011
WORKING at home is an attractive prospect that’s riddled with possible pitfalls. Things can go wrong fast if we don’t keep our eyes on the main prize. It’s not about getting rich quick; it’s about quality of life.
19 Jul 2011
OUR partners at the seniors advocacy group COTA are starting a new column at SuperLiving. The COTA Corner kicks off today with an update on the fight against age discrimination and a message from one of Australia’s leading organisations for seniors’ interests.
20 May 2011
SCHOOLYARD bullying and its nasty online cousin “cyber-bullying” are known to be everyday occurrences. But there’s more bullying in the staffroom than in the classroom and chatroom combined.
25 Jan 2011
MAYBE you’re lying on white sand, listening to the crystal-blue water lapping on the shore, or maybe you’re plonked on the couch catching up on long-neglected TV. Either way, when work calls, it’s hard to ignore.
05 Oct 2010
CONVENTIONAL widsdom says that mature employees become increasingly valuable during a skills shortage, but do employers see it that way?
28 Sep 2010
CAN you imagine the pressure of having your money sunk into a business that occupies an already crowded marketplace? Can you imagine that business being something you’ve poured your heart and soul into? Can you imagine doing all that at the age of 65?
03 Aug 2010
TREASURY projections based on the intergenerational report have forecast that by 2050 there will be only 2.7 people of working age for every person over 65. Previously the question has been when we could afford to retire but now it’s whether the country can afford to let us put our feet up. But how do we rise to the prime minister’s call to increase productivity if no one will employ us?
24 May 2010
WITH the explosion of social media, you’re hearing a lot about personal brands again. Now, Andy Warhol’s infamous 15 minutes of fame is a reality for anyone who can upload a video to YouTube or create a blog. Find out how the world is seeing you and what you can do to improve your personal brand.
