Posts tagged "age discrimination"

Despite the available job vacancies, older people are being kept out of the workforce due to ageism in the hiring process, according to new survey findings.

Women are often the main focus in the caregiving conversation, but a new report reveals that working fathers trying to shoulder more care of their children feel discriminated against in the workplace.

Two businesses were ordered to pay pecuniary penalties for contravening the Fair Work Act in relation to unlawful adverse action taken against a prospective employee.

In a world grappling with relentless challenges and anguish, there is no more important time to stamp out ageism and for businesses to embrace age diversity to solve staff shortfalls.

According to Marlene Krasovitsky, campaign director for advocacy group EveryAGE Counts, this national trend shows concerted efforts to combat ageism in the community are needed.

Entrepreneur Nim De Swardt has joined forces with 68-year-old 'mentern' Susan Davies, showing the value of intergenerational wisdom at work.

The Federal Circuit Court has found a 71-year-old was not discriminated against when his job offer was rescinded.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a training package for NSW businesses dubbed ‘Upholding the rights of older workers'.

A New South Wales post office is under fire for posting a job ad for a retail traineeship that appeared to exclude millennials.

Australian businesses must tackle ageism and prepare for the talent shortage that will come as our population ages.  

The notion that age is a realistic predictor of relevance and value is bollocks. There are so many other components to throw in the evaluation pot.

Tens of thousands of mature, well-qualified Australians are still being ruled out on the basis of their age before they even get a foot in the door.