Category Archives: Discrimination

“What lies between most people and destitution is their job” Irrespective of Age

You are fifty something and you are advised that your services are no longer required by an almost faceless being. Your gut is in a knot and you can hardly breathe…the first thought is financial…your second thought is… what the hell do I do know? Everyone knows how difficult it is to get another job….

What men fear most about women at work?

An anecdotal story. There were very few women in corporate Australia, in senior positions in the 1990’s. I know because I was one of that minority. At the time I became intrigued about why there were so few women in business. Over time almost through osmosis, I decided to do my own anecdotal research as…

Interview: Age prejudice ‘epidemic’ in corporate Australia target of Sunshine Coast woman’s battle

On Wednesday Jenny Brice was interviewed regarding her new article on Ageism. ABC News’ Jon Coghill interviewed Jenny about her article and gained her perspective on the discrimination people face on account of their age, without knowing the skills and possible contributions those people could make. A Sunshine Coast business coach is combating ageism in the…