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"Hey recruiters, get with the program: 70s are the new 50s.
Australians, just like in wealthy societies all around the world, are living
and staying healthier for longer.
You’d think this would be great news, but no.
We are told that an ageing population is an albatross around the neck of our
economy and a curse on our budget.
It doesn’t have to be this way but it will require smart policymaking to make
the most of a willing and able older workforce.
It will also require employers not to be such bloody dills.
This week, a survey by the Australian HR Institute and the Australian Human
Rights Commission found that nearly one-quarter of employers classify over-50s
as “old”.
To see just how ridiculous this is, consider that somebody who works for 45
years and retires at age 67 will have been considered “old” for 17 years.
That’s nearly 40% of their working lives!
Like all opinions rooted in discrimination, all this defies reason."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
