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Mature Age Employment Practical Guide

Introduction

The Mature Age Employment Practical Guide is designed to be a one-stop guide for employing people over 45 in Australia.

It is aimed at owners and operators of small to medium sized businesses and all staff who are responsible for implementing human resource policies and practices.

How to navigate the Guide

The Guide is broken up into eight key chapters which provide practical advice and resources to businesses at all stages of implementation of mature age employment practices. Each chapter contains one or more pages which provide more detailed information on specific topics.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is intended as a guide only. It is not a substitute for legal advice. Use of the content of the Mature Age Employment Practical Guide is subject to the terms of the disclaimer.
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Chapters

1. The ageing workforce Where will you find labour in the years to come? Myths about mature age workers How to become a preferred employer	2. Workforce planning Developing a workforce plan Managing a workforce plan	3. Recruitment Recruitment tips Where to find mature age workers Frequently asked questions Case studies
4. Retention Work/life balance Phased retirement Mentoring Redeployment Rewards and recognition Training and development Frequently asked questions Case studies	5. Flexible work practices What are flexible work practices? What are the benefits? How to implement flexible work practices Phased retirement Part-time work Job-sharing Working from home Flexible working hours Flexible leave options Contracting Creating a flexible work practices policy Sample AWA clauses Case studies	6. Superannuation and payroll Superannuation Payroll Frequently asked questions
7. Safe and healthy work environment Physical and cognitive changes over time What employers can do in the workplace Employer obligations for OHS Worker’s compensation Frequently asked questions Case studies	8. Training and development Training Development Frequently asked questions Case studies

The guide is only available as an online resource at www.jobwise.gov.au and is designed to be easily accessed and sections printed out if required.

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