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Archive for November, 2009

Triple Decker Sandwich anyone?

Posted by Catriona in Media on November 18th, 2009

SageCo director Alison Monroe is quoted in this excellent article on ‘the sandwich generation’ – baby boomers with elder care, child care and grandchild care responsibilities.

Given that mature workers represent a third of the total workforce, employers need to understand and connect with this generation and support them to be able to work longer, says Alison Monroe, director of SageCo and a member of NEEOPA.

Employers wanting to be ahead of the game can get support from diversity specialists to embed programs and structures that will help this unique generation of employees.

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Graying workforce requires a different approach

Posted by Catriona in Research on November 18th, 2009

This from Pew Research. American statistics – but we are seeing the same in Australia.

Our take: your workforce of the future is actually working with you today; they just want to work differently. What are you doing about it?

The American work force is graying — and not just because the American population itself is graying. Older adults are staying in the labor force longer, and younger adults are staying out of it longer. Both trends took shape about two decades ago. Both have intensified during the current recession. Both are expected to continue after the economy recovers. One reason, according to a Pew Research survey, is that older workers value not just the economics benefits of work, but the psychic and social rewards.

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Proud of our sages…

Posted by Catriona in Musings on November 10th, 2009

So proud of the sages we are working with at ANSTO, RTA, NSW Office of Water, Austrade and the like. These are people who are taking the time to contribute to the future of their organisations. We are honoured to work with you.

“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.”

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