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Gendered ageism and an increasing pay gap

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is Accelerate Action to emphasise the importance of taking swift and decisive action to achieve gender equality.

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Why people over 50 deserve a place on your shortlist

In a rapidly changing job market, organisations are constantly on the lookout for talent that can drive innovation, stability, and growth. While younger candidates often dominate the spotlight, there’s a vast and often underutilised pool of talent waiting to be tapped: people aged 50 and above.

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The impact of our ageing population on the recruitment industry

As global demographics shift, one undeniable trend is the ageing population. Australia’s population is ageing. By 2030 there will be more people aged over 50 than under 10.

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Boosting the Work Bonus

Australia’s population is ageing and 2030 is a significant tipping point. In that year:

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It’s never too late to be an entrepreneur

When people think about entrepreneurs, they often conjure up images of young tech prodigies launching start-ups from dorm rooms or people in their 20s pitching disruptive ideas to venture capitalists. However, the reality is far broader and richer and increasingly, lots of people are embarking on ...

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Ageism related mental health issues costing employers millions

According to AHRI, the Australian economy is losing up to $936 million each day due to poor mental health. The scale of Australia’s mental health challenge is significant. The Australian Bureau of Statistics records that 1 in 5 Australians experienced a mental disorder in the last 12 months. When ...

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Will 2030 be the year retirement ends?

In 1980, the winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid and the Summer Games in Moscow. Ronald Reagan was elected as the 40th President of the United States and Malcolm Fraser’s government was returned in Australia. It was also the year that Azaria Chamberlain disappeared from what was then known as ...

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Is ageism a form of bigotry?

Bigotry is the irrational and unreasonable attachment of a set negative beliefs, stereotypes, or opinions to a group of people based on characteristics such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Bigotry often manifests as prejudice, intolerance, or hatred toward ...

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Haunted by Silence

Sadly, ghosting doesn’t just take place on Halloween!

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Value age diversity as an asset not a cost

The macroeconomic impact of age discrimination, especially when combined with an ageing population is significant. But what of the microeconomic impact on individual organisations, and more importantly, if combating age discrimination was viewed as an asset rather than a cost, would those ...