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The Government is committing $127 million to improving the wellbeing of senior Australians. Work on promoting a positive ageing agenda has been informed by the work undertaken by the Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing and includes measures which will improve the wellbeing of senior Australians.

Read more: Supporting Senior Australians

ERG Research, in conjunction with Hall & Partners | Open Mind, are independent Market & Social Research companies that have been asked by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to undertake a study seeking the views of Australians who have some experience of working while on the Age Pension and to be able to understand the needs of the people working in retirement.

This research is to talk to you about your experiences and get feedback from you that will be helpful in improving communications about this topic.

It is important to emphasise that your participation in this study is completely voluntary and all information is kept strictly confidential.

Discussions go for 90 minutes maximum, and you will be reimbursed $70.00 CASH for your participation.

If you have any further questions you can contact Marika from ERG Research Pty Ltd on:

(03) 9827 7761.

Click here to see the original letter of Offer

 

A pilot program aimed at persuading big business of the benefits of hiring mature age Australians is now being expanded across Australia.

Minister for Employment Participation Kate Ellis announced in November 2012 the tender that will see the Australia Government’s highly successful Corporate Champions program extended to more than 250 new organisations across Australia and take in small, medium and big businesses.

“Mature age workers represent a huge boost to our workforce and economy, yet too many are telling me they face barriers when it comes to securing work,” Minister Ellis said.

“In a time when some sectors are crying out for workers, it makes great sense for employers to look again at what older Australians can offer their business.

Read more: Business encouraged to hire mature age workers

We’re all happy to trot off to our local car dealer and buy a car with thousands of dollars’ worth of extras – at no extra cost, or buy a product with added features we don’t really need, just because “there’s no extra cost!”

So why is it that when it comes to employing skilled and experienced staff with added skills, knowledge and experience at No Extra Cost – many employers baulk!  The standard euphemisms run along the lines of -

+        “you’re over-qualified”,

+        “you’re too experienced” or

+        “you wouldn’t be sufficiently challenged in this role”

 But think about it – why wouldn’t a business owner or manager hire someone with additional skills, knowledge and experience – if they have applied for a role and are happy with the package on offer???  If you could drive a Mercedes for the price of a Falcon – why wouldn’t you?

Read more: Added Extras at No Extra Cost!

PLUS40 offers employers a range of services to make recruitment and training as pain free and convenient as possible*.  Now PLUS40 is offering 3 NEW options to employers to facilitate hiring mature age workers:

Read more: NEW ADVERTISING OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS!