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Age and gender discrimination in recruitment agency employment practices : a qualitative study of older women's job search experiences (held Ref only 2nd floor, Central Library)
Authors: Doreen Davy and Jocelyn Handy (Massey University, School of Psychology)
In: Women's Studies Journal, Summer 2004, pp 37-52
Examines the experiences of mature jobseekers who used private employment agencies to find clerical work in Auckland and discusses age and gender discrimination.
The discomfort zone & Talking you down
Authors: Mark Revington & Bette Flagler
In: Unlimited, Feb 2005, pp 46-54
"The discomfort zone" features interviews with five people who have made a major career change. "Talking you down" gives advice on what to expect from a career counsellor.
(Also available Central Library)
Goldmine
(Central Library 1st floor north)
Author: McMillan, Neale
In: Third age New Zealand, Sep/Oct 2004, p.45
Jim Anderton talks about the employment of older people in business, comments on the change of attitude in business, and on changing demographics impacting on the employment market.
Greying workforce a silver lining
(Available Central Library)
Author: Debbie Loveridge
In: Chartered Accountants Journal of New Zealand, Sep 2004, pp 22-23
Another article discussing the future implications of the ever increasing aging of the New Zealand workforce. Suggests there is great value in older workers being retained.
Hitting the books again
(Available Central Library)
Author: Shelley Dixon
In: New Zealand Education Review, 5 May 2005, p8
This article looks at what is behind the large increase in the number of people aged 40-54 who are enrolling in postgraduate study.
Last of the lifers
Author: Julie Jacobson
In: Dominion Post, 5 Mar 2005, E:5.
Examines employment market trends, and talks to two men who have worked for the same companies for over 40 years. This flies in the face of today's expectations, where most people will find themselves working in many different jobs over a lifetime.
New careers beckon as retirees rejoin workforce
Author: Kristina Greene
In: Press, 9 Nov 2004; B:6
Discusses the increasing number of workers over 60 returning to paid employment, and looks at why this is happening.
The new value of older workers
Author: Andrea Fox
In: Press, 17 Sep 2004; B:14
Looks at the looming impact of the retiring baby-boomers. Speculates this will bring about a "knowledge drain" and looks at how companies should be planning to retain older staff.
Oldies but goodies
Author: Ivey, Ian
In: New Zealand Business, Apr 2006; v.20 n.3:p.20
Uses the experience of such international companies such as Deere & Co, Toyota, and BMW who are adjusting their employment models to accommodate an ageing workforce, and suggests that NZ businesses should be equally proactive.
Work in later life - opportunity or threat?
Author: Davey, Judith (Victoria University of Wellington, NZ Institute for Research on Ageing) ;
Davies, Mary (University of Surrey, UK)
In: Social Policy Journal of New Zealand / Te Puna Whakaaro, Mar 2006; n.27:p.20-37 (Central Library 2nd floor reference only)
" Informs that in many countries, population ageing has led to calls for a re-examination of retirement and
labour-force participation by older people. Asks whether work in later life constitutes a threat or an opportunity for the workers themselves, for their employers and for society as whole. Makes comparisons between NZ and the UK, in terms of the policy
environment and trends of labour-force participation for men and women aged 50 and over. Examines individual perspectives, the point of view of employers and factors at the macro level. Suggests measures that can be taken
by employers and by governments to turn potential threats into opportunities, through examining the factors that influence decisions about work in later life." (Author)
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The art of the second act
Author: Hyatt, Josh
In: Money; May2006, Vol. 35 Issue 5, p108-116, 9p, 3c
Presents advice for middle-aged workers changing their career paths using six examples of people who brought skills with them when they became unemployed and rebuilt their careers. In particular, the article gives advice and encourages mid-career unemployed people, as well as addressing specific challenges which are facing older workers.
Get ready for your second act
Authors: Fisher, Anne
In: Fortune; 6/26/2006, Vol. 153 Issue 12, p72-80, 6p, 5c
In a similar vein to the previous article, this article also profiles a number of retirees, aged 50 and older,who left the corporate workforce to start their own ventures.
Second time around
Authors: McGinn, Daniel, and others
In: Newsweek; 6/19/2006, Vol. 147 Issue 25, p46-57, 7p, 6c
Addresses the plight of baby boomers who are undergoing career changes, voluntarily or involuntarily, in midlife and also includes a table of the most popular jobs which baby boomers hope to make up a successful second career in.
Work may add MEANING to your later life.
Author: Lavelle, Marianne
In: U.S. News & World Report; 6/12/2006, Vol. 140 Issue 22, p58-60,2p, 2c
Looks at the various reasons why many older workers are continuing to work, or change jobs, when previously they may have retired.
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