Training and Resources

Thinking Out Loud

Tackling the issues that confront 45+ experienced professionals looking for work or wanting to start a business

Career

The modern career – it’s all about freedom to change direction

The idea of a linear career is being disrupted. The traditional career trajectory is changing as workers, especially those of mature-age seek opportunities to move in new directions.

July 13, 2021 No Comments

Career

No turning back the clock on flexibility

New research indicates that it will be all but impossible to turn back the clock on flexible working arrangements. The pandemic has created a preference for a mix of both remote and office-based work. While it will create challenges for employers, it will also open up opportunities to reimagine work.

April 14, 2021 No Comments

Career

Mature-aged entrepreneurship – are we overlooking an economic powerhouse?

Compared to many other OECD countries, Australia has fewer older workers in the workforce. Indeed there is often a ‘deficit’ view of our ageing population as a burden rather than recognising the potential of this under utilised talent pool. Mature-aged entrepreneurs, the fast growing segment of entrepreneurship in the country, are a great example of a strength-based view and we should be doing more to foster this form of workforce participation.

February 19, 2021 No Comments

Book Reviews

Books we love about work, transitions and life long learning

The 100-Year Life is a book about what happens when many people across the world live to 100. So, if you are under 100, it’s a book about you, and how you can plan your life. But it’s also about the society we live in, with strong messages for Government and HR departments about how they view work and ageing…Read more

Mentor, career and business start up consultant, Joanna Maxwell’s book is well worth the read. For those looking to reinvent themselves and change career, or those looking for work after being made redundant this book gives you the tools to discover, map out and realise your goals as a mature-age worker…Read more

There is plenty of information out there about starting a business if you want to troll through the internet. What we love about this E- book is that it brings all the elements together in one place in quite a unique way. Each chapter is based on an interview with an expert in the field of the issue…Read more

E-News

Bringing you the latest in national and international media and commentary on issues of interest

to experienced professionals and SeniorPreneurs

Risk Matrix for New Business

Jobs market report reveals Australia’s top career switching industries

Micro-credentials pave the way to a brighter future

Research

The latest research on the changing face of work and senior entrepreneurship in Australia

National prevalence survey of age discrimination in the workplace

Guidelines for an outcome-based trial - Raising productiviy and engagement

AHRI Employing Older Workers Report

Greenstone ASIA Senior Workplace Survey

Work in Retirement: Myths and Motivations

National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability

The Emergence of Lifelong Learning

Training and Workshops

Together with our partner, Australian Entrepreneurs Alliance, we are running a series of online events. Please invite your friends along to join in these free, informative and fun sessions where we all learn together (yes, us too) about topical things like career change, starting a business, and all things tech

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