media

Adage advocates employing the exceptional skills and talents of the over 40s and is an outspoken voice on the benefits of tapping into the mature workforce.

 

The Adage team welcomes the opportunity to participate in public debate and analysis of all aspects of the ageing workforce and the issues surrounding the recruitment of mature age workers.

 

topics

As a public voice on the topic, Adage actively participates in conferences, speaking engagements, committees, print and electronic media on topics including but not restricted to: 
 

• Recruiting mature age workers
• Strategies for mature workers to re-enter the workforce
• Case studies and success stories of those making a difference
• Organisational responses to the ageing of the workforce
• Risks and challenges for organisations as the population ages
• Retaining mature workers
• Executive opportunities
• Flexible work
• Stereotypes and myths of the older worker

interview subjects

 

With a vast network of over 40s job seekers, key contacts in organisations hiring maturity and alliance partners supporting over 40s, Adage can provide interviewees to suit any media opportunity.

contact

For media or conference speaking queries please contact us via email or phone:

Alison Monroe, Director Adage Pty Ltd T: +612 9238 6204

press releases

Recent Adage press releases have included:

Adage receives Diversity@Work award, commended by Sir Bob Geldof, Diversity@Work (November 2008)

Adage announces the Top 20 organisations in age management excellence, Adage (May 2007)

Adage receives Seniors Week award, Adage (March 2007)

Adage launches the Adage Top 20 age management initiative, Adage (December 2006)
 

False stereotypes at heart of workforce crisis, Adage (October 2006) 

St George joins age management revolution, Adage (August 2006)

 

Australian companies face serious discrimination dilemma, Adage (September 2005)

 

coverage received

There has been a significant increase in the social, political and media commentary on the ageing workforce over the past few years. Below is a selection of articles featuring Adage and our partner company, SageCo Pty Ltd.

Interview with Margaret Seaberg broadcast on attraction and retention - West Australian Radio (March 08)

The New Grey Workforce is here to stay- Seniors Card e-News (January 2008)

Capturing brain power; attractive workplaces for mature workers - The Age and SMH (January 2008)

Employers look to ignored workers - The Australian (October 2007)

Golden age for plus-40s  CareerOne The Weekend Australian (September 2007)

St George slays competition - Human Capital Magazine (September 2007)

Don't miss the boat with mature candidates - Recruiter Daily (September 2007)

Smart employers put out the sign to hire maturity - SuperLiving (August 2007)

Shortfall of 200,000 workers  Employment Extra (July 2007)

Employers lacking strategies targeting mature workers, CareerOne (June 2007)

Negotiating the skills crisis – a systematic approach, Human Capital (May 2007)

Executives gather for Adage Top 20, news.com.au (May 2007)

Gold Coast City Council’s age management strategies recognised in Adage Top 20, Gold Coast Community News (June 2007)

Adage Top 20 highlights employers demonstrating superior age management, JobWise (May 2007)

Adage Top 20 gives organizations opportunity to excel in age management, Human Capital (June 2007)

Employers now seeking mature aged workers, CareerOne (May 2007)

Country’s top employers tap mature talent pool, Supply Chain Review (May 2007)

Older workers key to solving issues faced by the workforce, Wavelength (February 2007)

Talent war over mature aged workers, CEO Online (May 2007)

Recruiters biased against mature-age stereotype, Recruiter Daily (May 2007)

Ageing customer base needs to be reflected in the workforce, RCSA CEO NewsLink (May 2007)

Brisbane City Council named in prestigious Adage Top 20 awards, qbr (May 2007)

Adage leads the way with age-management excellence awards, The Mature Market (May 2007)

Top 20 companies recruit and retain mature-aged workers, Queensland Business Review (May 2007)

Recruiters need to overcome biases, Workplace Express (May 2007)

Mature aged workers becoming a priority for employers, CEO Online (January 2007)

Research shows age is a major hurdle for jobseekers, The Senior (November 2006) 

Research shows age-based stereotypes affect most organisations, Discrimination Alert (October 2006) 

Ageing workforce crisis compounded by stereotypes, CEO Online (October 2006) 

Australian companies approaching ‘demographic cliff’ without preparing, WA Business News (October 2006) 

Companies fail to recognise causes of workforce crisis, The Senior (September 2006) 

St George tackles age management, theMatureMarket.com (September 2006) 

 

Adage helps ‘Over 40s’ utilise their skills and experience, Lee Hopkins (September 2006) 

Mature-aged jobseekers using Adage to find jobs, shortlist.net.au (July 2006) 

Baby boomer challenge for workforce, HR Magazine (April 2006) 
 

Mature age workers set to become crucial in solving workforce crisis, HR Magazine (March 2006)

 

PM says mature aged workers lacking flexibility, HR Magazine (March 2006) 

 

Addressing the ageing workforce crisis, CEO Online (January 2006) 

Age discrimination plaguing workforce, HR Magazine (January 2006) 

 

Virgin Blue decision highlights age discrimination, CCH Australia Ltd (October 2005) 

 

Mature age workers need to be adaptable in shifting workplace conditions, HR Magazine (March 2006) 

 

Research reveals older workers now in favour by industry, news.com.au (October 2005) 

Discrimination against older workers counterproductive, Human Capital (October 2005) 

 

Recruitment companies failing to plug age gap, CCH Australia Ltd (September 2005) 

Workers delaying retirement to continue working - hard sell for mature aged, Weekend Australian (April 2005)