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Understanding midlife and the importance of a growth mindset

Increased longevity means that the period known as midlife can now extend from 40 to 70 (some suggest it is even longer, starting earlier and…

The surprisingly positive news about getting older

The surprisingly positive news about getting olderIt may surprise younger generations to know that getting older has many advantages.  Along with increased knowledge, expertise and…

Hidden value in upskilling mature-aged employees

World-wide, age diversity rarely figures in organisational diversity programs.  As a result, organisations often have limited understanding of how mature-aged workers fare in relation to…

Debunking the myths

One of the key barriers facing mature-age workers looking to find a job or transition into a new career is the prevalence of myths and…

The modern career – it’s all about freedom to change direction

Traditional ideas about career/work life stages are often thought of in terms of growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance and decline.These ideas are increasingly being disrupted, partly…

No turning back the clock on flexibility

A recent global survey of 9000 office workers, undertaken by Future Forum confirms that the hybrid workplace is here to stay. It shows the pandemic…

Mature-aged entrepreneurship – are we overlooking an economic powerhouse?

An ageing population is often portrayed as a problem rather an opportunity.  In the former scenario mature-aged people are viewed as a drain on the…

New thinking needed on part-time work for experienced professionals

Part-time work has been a growing feature of the Australian labour market landscape for some years.  The research suggests that part-time employment has risen across…

Kick starting a job search

Trying to get back into job search mode after a holiday break is difficult.Regardless of whether you are looking to make a career move or…

Can we prevent age bias in AI technologies?

We hear a lot about the power of AI to transform the business landscape into the future, but increasingly instances of bias, including the potential…