"You need us": why over 50s need to be "old and bold" to fight ageism at work

10/05/2021 24 min
"You need us": why over 50s need to be "old and bold" to fight ageism at work

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Episode Synopsis


How old is "old" at work and why are some employers admitting they are reluctant to hire older workers in spite of Australia facing a skills shortage? We dig into ageism at work and what needs to change with Age Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson and CEO of Australian HR Institute, Sarah McCann-Bartlett. And ad agency Thinkerbell co-founder Adam Ferrier runs us through his internship program for over 55s.Producer: Maria Tickle