A recent study conducted by the University of Queensland for the National Seniors Association, found that many mature aged workers still suffer from negative stereotyping in the workforce. The effects of this negative and inaccurate stereotyping can reduce the performance levels of older workers and encourage them to leave the workforce earlier than anticipated.

When it’s obvious to any manager with half a brain that the labour and skill shortage facing Australia can be significantly reduced by utilising mature aged workers, there is research showing that many younger workers still view older workers as less productive, less flexible and less willing to learn. The fact that these…