Countries able to best make use of older workers seeking to remain employed beyond retirement age will have a competitive advantage over those that don’t, according to a new book released by the World Economic Forum in Davos. Global Population Ageing: Peril or Promise?, contains a collection of essays written by business and political leaders [...]
Two outstanding reports from Australia were launched at the Older Workers Workability conference in Melbourne in December 2011. Realising the Economic Potential of Senior Australians – turning grey into gold. The third report from the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians makes 36 recommendations ranging across the ageing agenda, housing, participation, lifelong [...]
The Australian Human Capital newsletter 9 November 2011 profiles a new book released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). is a new book of research essays which have been written since a roundtable was held in Canberra in May. To read the Human Capital article click here Chapters Introduction, Georgina Atkinson and [...]
Hudson are about to release their next 20:20 White Paper New Generation Recruitment: Battle Strategies For the Talent War This white paper takes a close look at the tightening recruitment market and assesses the implications for employers as talent shortages bite. Central to this year’s Hudson 20:20 series is the question of how and why [...]
JA Davey 2007 NZ Institute for Ageing www.victoria.ac.nz/nzira/downloads/MAX_POT_FINA_REPORT.pdf
National senior Australia April 2011 Why are we overlooking older workers? This report, conducted for National Seniors Australia by the late Professor Sol Encel, explores that question and the results are not pretty. It finds that age discrimination is widespread – in recruitment, in promotion, and during times of retrenchment. It is evident in workplace [...]
A human capital perspective for firms operating in Asia Pacific IBM Institute for Business Value This report examines the changing demographics within several major countries in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, and how companies are beginning to tackle various challenges associated with the aging workforce. We also highlight some key questions that executives should [...]
Community Business 2010 This report concludes that there is a need for a fundamental shift in the way we view age in the workplace and a need to challenge our thoughts about traditional career paths as the current approach is no longer appropriate and limiting corporate performance. For more information
Department of Labour 2009 This report provides information and an evidence base to help prepare New Zealand for the labour market challenges and opportunities presented by an older workforce (defined in this study as people aged 55 plus). Older workers currently comprise one sixth of the New Zealand labour force and are expected to represent [...]
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