Subject matter expert, Associate Professor Katrina Radford, shares her perspective on engaging and retaining a multi-generational workforce

Can older and younger workers bridge the supposed generational divide? Research suggests that in truth, older and younger people are more alike than they are different, despite the different historical and cultural contexts that have influenced their values and behaviours.

Many older adults feel shut out or overlooked when applying for jobs. Yet, there’s little evidence to support the damaging stereotype that older people are poor performers when measured against their younger colleagues. Use these pointers to fine-tune your resume and apply with confidence, embracing your unique, competitive advantage over younger workers.

An age-inclusive working environment can deliver a host of benefits for organisations of all sizes, improving communication, and sparking more creative, efficient, and effective problem solving.

At the Global Centre for Modern Ageing®, we firmly believe that retaining older Australians in meaningful employment, and encouraging retirees to re-join the workforce with the appropriate levels of support is critical to maintaining our nation’s prosperity and economic productivity, reducing welfare expenditure and increasing self-reliance in retirement.

As our dedicated Global Centre for Modern Ageing® team break for the festive season, we reflect on the importance of older adults in inclusive communities. Read CEO Julianne Parkinson’s message for the festive season.

The August 2022 edition of Connect explores the themes of ‘Integration and Inclusion’, delving into GCMA’s recent projects with iLA and Barossa Village. Meet newly appointed Board Director Philippa Lewis, and learn more about designing inclusive digital experiences for older adults.

The October 2021 edition of Connect showcases thought leadership from some of the world’s foremost experts in the Ageing Well domain, including GCMA Board Directors Dr. John Beard and Prof. Göran Roos.

Explore the GCMA’s engaging program of participatory co-design in December’s edition of Connect. Step behind the scenes with GCMA’s own co-designers and academics to understand the important role that co-design plays in driving GCMA’s vision for a more equitable, inclusive and innovative future for people of all ages.

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® partnered with Google Chrome Enterprise to understand older Australians’ attitudes and concerns when implementing and integrating smart health technologies into their homes, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian healthcare industry.

The Global Centre for Modern Ageing® was engaged by HomeStart Finance (HSF) to explore opportunities for improvement and innovation in the home equity release market, including reverse mortgages, producing a study entitled 'Enabling Housing Transitions for More People in More Ways as We Age'.

The July 2021 edition of Connect shares key insights from GCMA’s research for Google Chrome Enterprise, exploring older Australians’ uptake of solutions for digital health in the home. Meet GCMA’s incoming Program Manager, Prof. Angelina Russo, read GCMA’s reflections on Aged Care funding set out in the 2021 Australian Federal Budget, and learn more about the persona of the ‘Modern Elder’.