What are the options when facing unemployment later in life?
The recession caused by the pandemic is making life uncertain for many older Australians. Merrilyn has been stood down and is worried about her future…
Being good at your job won't stop age discrimination
Research reveals how and why managers generally mark down older job applicants.
One Nation accused of throwing older workers under a bus
Government’s controversial JobMaker legislation passes without protection amendments, putting older workers at risk.
Clichés you should never have on your CV
Keep your resume from heading to the bottom of the pile by avoiding these mistakes.
Dementia risk increases with certain types of work
Men in jobs with hard physical work have a higher risk of developing dementia.
Older workers could be the key to COVID recovery
Older works are the key to COVID recovery, says the International Longevity Centre UK, which has a plan to get them back on the job. Australia’s version of this plan has so far failed.
Tips for starting your own business
Struggling with unemployment? Starting a business could be an option. Here are some tips from people who have done it.
Work longer, retire later: Australians anticipate a tough future
A June survey of 1000 people found that 45 per cent of Australians no longer feel financially confident about retiring.
Are young people really less resilient? What the research tells us
Eminent Australian Ita Buttrose opens a can of worms in her assessment of young workers.
Superannuation fund insurance policies may fail many older Australians
A lifetime of paying insurance through your super fund could end up being for nought, as thousands of out-of-work older Australians may soon find out.
Pandemic just made the road rockier for older jobless
The plight of older Australians who lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic has been highlighted in a University of New South Wales ‘roadmap to recovery’.
What career best suits you?
Are you continuously wondering, what job should I do? Are you dreaming of a career change but don’t know where to start?
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