Pensioners’ work bonus limit to get $4,000 boost
Pensioners also in a form of employment will be able to earn up to $4,000 more without their pension being affected.
Five ways SMEs can leverage the ‘great unretirement’ in their business
Older workers bring a wealth of experience, skills, and knowledge to the table. They have been through multiple economic cycles, have a strong work ethic and are often seeking stability, making them less likely to switch jobs.
Meet Harold, the 91-year-old Bunnings employee who says “you’re never too old”
A nonagenarian has proven age is no barrier when it comes to the lowest prices for your projects at Australia's beloved hardware giant Bunnings.
Federal Court dishes out $29,000 in fines in age discrimination case involving overlooked 70-year-old
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.
No better time: Why age diversity is the key to solving staff shortages post-COVID
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.
New data shows only 49% of Australians aged 65 or older are retired. But why?
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.
The fallacy of youth: Why middle-aged entrepreneurs do better than their younger competition
Starting young can have some clear advantages, but overall, the research suggests older age is associated with higher levels of entrepreneurial success.
Why this business owner hired a 68-year-old ‘mentern’ and thinks you should too
Entrepreneur Nim De Swardt has joined forces with 68-year-old 'mentern' Susan Davies, showing the value of intergenerational wisdom at work.
‘The rooster and the sunrise’: Court finds 71-year-old was not discriminated against when job offer was withdrawn
The Federal Circuit Court has found a 71-year-old was not discriminated against when his job offer was rescinded.
The budget has failed to combat the pink recession and support older women: It’s now up to business
Government stimulus and initiatives have been announced, but it is not near enough to redress the double jeopardy faced by older women.
Australian Human Rights Commission launches free, anti-age-discrimination training program in NSW
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a training package for NSW businesses dubbed ‘Upholding the rights of older workers'.
‘Age gives you a huge advantage’: The benefits of founding a business later in life
People who establish businesses later in life have more resilience and a better perspective on market changes.
