Through LinkedIn Transitioning Well shares articles, resources, and news about what the AWR Project has been doing. Here are some posts relating to issues and opportunities relevant to older workers.
Supporting women through menopause, Part 1
Transitioning Well, LinkedIn
Menopause is another work-life transition that is often overlooked in the workplace and in the media. Thea O’Connor recently wrote a two-part blog series that focuses on what women can do to prepare for menopause and how employers can support women during this transition. Today we’re sharing part one, which takes an inside look into Thea’s own journey and her key tips for women in their late 30s to early 40s to increase the chances that their menopause transition will be an empowering one. See More…
Supporting women through menopause, Part 2
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We had a fantastic response to our first menopause blog written by Thea O’Connor. Today we’re sharing the second part in this blog series, which focuses on what employers can do to support women during this transition. In the past 40 years, workforce participation of women aged 55 to 64 years has risen from around 20% to 60%. Given this substantial increase, it only makes sense for employers to think about how they can support and retain experienced women as they transition through menopause. See More…
The colours and courage of mental wellness in the workplace
Justine Alter, LinkedIn
It is so important for employers to have a strong focus on mental health in the workplace to ensure they’re providing a safe and healthy work environment. I was fortunate to be included on the below panel on World Mental Health Day at Xero. Thanks for having me and sharing your valuable insights Rebecca Gravestock. See more…
Baby boomers feel left behind by employers: survey
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A new study, recently conducted by Cornerstone in the US, found that the majority of older workers feel like they’re being left behind. 60 % of Baby Boomers felt insecure about their current skillsets, and 73% said their employers don’t help them identify the skills they need to develop for the future. “When people are given the opportunity to learn and grow, they tend to be more engaged—and more engaged teams are more productive,” says Kim Cassady, chief talent officer at Cornerstone. See More…
Age discrimination backfiring on employers
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“By 2050, I don’t know if you realise, but 22 per cent of the workforce in the OECD countries will be over the age of 55 — that is an increase of 250 per cent on what it is today,” says Frank Ribuot — CEO of recruitment firm Randstad in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia and India. At a recent event on ageism in the workplace, Mr Ribuot said that many employers believe recruiting older workers will mean higher turnover and higher rates of sick leave. However, he said that, in reality, the reverse is true. See More…
There’s a yawning gap in the plan to keep older Australians working
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Recently, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg called Australia’s ageing population an “economic time bomb”. The federal government wants more older people to keep working. Our work and research at Transitioning Well suggests this requires dramatically reconfiguring work options. There needs to be flexibility in workplaces to create opportunities and encourage continued growth for ageing workers. Managers and organisations need the training not just in technical skills, but also to be able to manage this transitionary period so it works for both employers and employees. See more…
Rise of the silver boomerangs
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We had a great time talking with Basil and the Weekend Sunrise team this morning about the ‘unretirement’ trend. See More…
Why it’s important to include age in diversity and inclusion efforts
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Discussions about diversity and inclusion in the workforce often exclude ageing workers. Companies can achieve so much by focusing on the strength, experience, and knowledge mature age workers can bring to their teams and it should be a key part of every diversity and inclusion strategy. See more…
Expert Roundtable for the Ageing Workforce Ready project
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Two weeks ago AustralianSuper and Transitioning Well hosted the Expert Roundtable for the Ageing Workforce Ready project. Ageing Workforce Ready (AWR) is a two year project funded by WorkSafe Victoria‘s WorkWell Mental Health Improvement Fund. The WorkSafe WorkWell program aims to make mental health and wellbeing a priority in the workplace through access to resources, funding and knowledge sharing. The AWR project is being coordinated by AustralianSuper and Transitioning Well to improve the mental health and wellbeing of ageing workers in the transport industry. See More…
AWR Update
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We are now over six months into the Ageing Workforce Ready Project and wanted to share with you an update on what we have achieved so far. The Ageing Workforce Ready (AWR) project is an innovative collaboration between Australia’s largest industry super fund AustralianSuper, and our team at Transitioning Well. See more…
Why retirement is no longer a big deal
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“If you look historically how we used to retire, it’s very different to how we retire these days,” our co-founder, Dr Sarah Cotton, recently explained to the team at Starts at 60 the changes in retirement and the growing trend of un-retirement. At Transitioning Well we are seeing lots of gradual retirements or people choosing to retire and then un-retire. See More…
Why should I stop working because I have dementia?
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Transition support in the workplace can come in many different forms. If someone in your workplace is diagnosed with a health condition, like dementia, it’s so important to ensure the right policies and practices are in place to manage, support and continue to help that person thrive at work. See more…
The nightmare that’s been waiting to hit Australian women
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“Women over 45 are finding themselves in the workforce for much longer than their mothers – yet the workforce has done absolutely nothing to accommodate them.” This is an incredibly important article written by Jenna Price highlighting the need for employers to improve employee processes and procedures to help manage an ageing workforce. See more…
Some simple steps to help you plan for a successful retirement
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We recently spoke with Nina Hendy about the transition to retirement and what you need to prepare for outside of your finances. “It’s so important to have a realistic orientation about what to expect once the honeymoon period passes, as well as knowledge about the sources available to support this significant transition,” Our co-founder, Sarah Cotton, Ph.D says. See More…