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 Australian workplace and wants the corporate world to do the same.
Jenny Brice, a former high-flying human resources (HR) professional, said corporate Australia needs to have a conversation about how older workers can be an asset.
“The skills we have learned going through the tough times [of recession in the 1990s], and understanding what they are, can be unbelievable knowledge for corporations,” Ms Brice said.
Read the news report here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-03/age-prejudice-epidemic-in-corporate-australia-target-of-battle/7136190
