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We found the prevalence of ageism among younger people is most apparent when participants were asked about succession statements like whether older people should actively make way for the young. www.shutterstock.com

March 26, 2018

Men and young people more likely to be ageist: study

Josh Healy, The University of Melbourne and Ruth Williams, The University of Melbourne

Men and young people are more likely to be ageist, but few Australians are resolutely ageist in their views, a new survey finds.

Intergenerational mentoring benefits both older and younger colleagues, as well as their employers. Marcin Balcerzak/from www.shutterstock.com

November 25, 2015

Tackling hidden issues for older workers delivers wide‑ranging returns

Ruth Williams, The University of Melbourne

Many hidden obstacles confront Australia’s older workers, so what workplace changes can be made to maximise the benefits and reduce the problems of an ageing population?

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