Published Tuesday 20th June 2023 by www.ohsalert.com.au Support older workers with multiple flexibility options Employers should be arming managers against the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes around the ability of workers to work safely as theyage, an organisational psychologist specialising in workplace transitions has advised. Head of consulting and insights at Transitioning Well, Rachael Palmer, told … Continued
Navigating retirement finances may seem confusing, however it doesn’t have to be. Financial Advisors offer expert advice when it comes to planning for retirement. Further, you can access free professional advice through a variety of platforms, more information can be found here. If you’re not sure where to begin when it comes to navigating retirement finances, … Continued
‘Married for life, not for lunch’. For some this quip is a light-hearted joke about adjusting to full time life with a partner or spouse. For others though, it’s the sad reality of a relationship that didn’t survive the retirement transition. They even have a name for it: ‘grey divorce’. Without a doubt, retirement is a big transition. And … Continued
As you navigate your late career it is important to take stock and plan for what’s next – maybe a few more years work, some leisure time, and then retirement. We typically retire objects when they’re old or broken. However, when we leave our jobs it doesn’t mean we’re done! Retirement gives us time to pursue activities … Continued
Life is full of ups and downs and we all go through challenging periods. This is not something to be ashamed about, it is a part of being human. Thankfully, there are a bunch of things we can do to look after our mental health. Here’s some ideas that might help. Look after your body: … Continued
We all experience stressful situations in our lives. Personally, this year has been pretty intense for me. It can be hard knowing how to feel living a relatively normal life in Australia while COVID-19 is still taking so many lives in other countries. On top of that there’s ‘stuff’ going on with my son and … Continued
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”― Mahatma Gandhi “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.”― Albert Einstein “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”― Henry Ford Many great minds have commented on education, and … Continued
Did you know that employees over 55 years old who have completed 12 months’ continuous service can request flexible work arrangements under the Fair Work Act 2009? Today workers are increasingly working into their late 60s and 70s but many do not take advantage of the option to request flexible work arrangements. Many employers have options … Continued
As workers increasingly remain in the workforce for longer, inevitably there are heightened risks of illnesses and injuries associated with a maturing workforce. These may include loss of hearing, diminishing eyesight, reduction in reaction time, or problems with hips and knees. All states and territories have equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws and employers are generally … Continued
Support comes in lots of shapes and sizes. We can find support in friends, family, community, church, co-workers and professionals. What’s wonderful about having a diverse support system is that different individuals within that system can offer us different things. However, it is important we understand what we get from these support systems, that way … Continued
