Mature Aged Workers

The Answer to Australia's Skills Shortage

We have all heard it before, Australia’s population is ageing. What effect will this have on the Australian economy? The answer is simple, according tho the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) between now and 2016 over 85% of all new employment growth will be in the plus 40 age group. The ABS says that only 7% of new employment growth will be in the 35 years and below. This opens up a world of opportunities for experienced workers around the country.

Many mature aged workers have reported levels of discrimination by employers. There is a real feeling out there that many employers simply are not interested in hiring an experienced worker. In…