The age advantage:
A guide to age-inclusive hiring
Australia’s workforce is shifting. With one in three Australian workers aged 50 and over, the need for age-inclusive hiring has never been more urgent.
Yet, despite this reality, age discrimination continues to limit our workplace, with only 12% of organisations actively recruiting workers aged over 50.
Our age-inclusive hiring guide offers actionable steps and strategies to embrace age diversity, help your organisation fill critical shortages, gain the competitive edge, and tap into an underserved talent pool.
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Aquent's age-inclusive hiring guide was produced in partnership with AgeInc, promoting age inclusivity in Australian workplaces through Australia's first age-inclusive employer endorsement.
What's Inside
Overview
Access the current statistics highlighting the extent of age discrimination in Australia’s workforce. Understand the missed opportunities if this issue remains unchecked.
Myths vs reality
The most significant barrier for people aged 50 and above to enter or remain in the workforce is conscious, or more often unconscious, employer bias. Unlearn the inaccurate and persistent misconceptions and stereotypes pertaining to these professionals.
Actionable steps for age-inclusive hiring
Building an age-inclusive workforce requires more than good intentions; it calls for deliberate action at every stage of the recruitment process. Find a 10-step action plan you can take right now to ensure your hiring process is more age-inclusive.
Strategies for an age-diverse workplace
Learn which policies, practices, and behaviours break down age-related barriers to build an age-inclusive workplace environment where employees of all ages feel valued, supported, and able to make a full contribution.