High job security for older Australians | Human Resources Online
EMPLOYMENT OLDER WORKERS Australia – The employment rate amongst older workers has gone up steadily over the past decade, with those over 55 showing the highest employment growth across the country. Figures from the New Treasury showed employment for those aged 55 and over went up 3.9% between January and July, while those for the other demographics remained stagnant. ''It's still much harder to find a job if you are over 55,” Treasurer Wayne Swan told The Age. ''But if you are already employed