Posts tagged "ageing population"

Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.

Keeping older workers employed longer requires thinking about the way they are trained. Online learning, or e-learning, can be a key part of that.

Alarmingly, only 8% of business owners in Australia are now under the age of 30 according to an ASBFEO report.

Australian businesses must tackle ageism and prepare for the talent shortage that will come as our population ages.  

Did you hear? An exodus of baby boomers retiring from the workforce could cause some sleepless nights for hiring managers.

How work cultures and employers deal with menopause plays a big part in how it affects both the individual and the organisation.

We must convert the foundation of knowledge and experience of highly skilled mid-career workers into new streams of talent for fast-growing sectors.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed this morning his government will scrap a plan to lift the retirement age to 70.

Despite age-related discrimination being prohibited by law, many employers hire younger applicants because of unfounded myths about age and productivity.

By Lisa Denny, University of Tasmania

While Tasmania is currently experiencing its highest rate of population growth since the global fin…

More than a decade ago, Martin and Sarah Warner decided to open a small aged care business giving Australian seniors freedom to choose who a…

  A Brisbane-based wearables startup that helps monitor and care for people with dementia has secured a $3 million investment from OneVentu…