Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson

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The Age Discrimination Crisis in Australia - And What To Do About It

The Age Discrimination Crisis in Australia - And What To Do About It9 aug 202517 min

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Age Discrimination in Australia New research from the Australian Human Rights Commission reveals a shocking truth: employers are crying out for workers while systematically excluding them based on age. Key findings show only 56% of employers will hire 50-64 year olds, dropping to 28% for those 65+, while just 41% are open to hiring 15-24 year olds. Even more concerning - 24% of HR professionals now cla...