Jason Teoh, FCPHR 🏳️‍🌈

To my wonderful younger cohort of recruiters: New research from the Australian HR Institute and the Australian Human Rights Commission shows that age bias is still alive and well in the workplace. Their latest report reveals that almost one in four employers consider people in their 50s as "old"—and many are hesitant to hire them. I want to gently say this: your time will come. One day, you’ll find yourself on the other side of that age line, with a wealth of experience, perspective, and maturity that should be valued—not overlooked. So, when you're making those recruitment decisions, pause for a moment. Ask yourself how you would want to be treated in the later stages of your career. Think about how valuable “extensive experience” truly is—and how much richer our workplaces are when we embrace all generations. The only way to break the cycle is to challenge it now—so the next generation of experienced professionals (including you!) can thrive.

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Let consciousness guide you through complexity In the latest episode of our Changing Conversations podcast, we sat down with Lisa Doig, founder and director of Corporate Evolution Pty Ltd and a pioneer in the field of values and consciousness. Lisa knows better than most what it takes to design, facilitate, and train practitioners in transformational business leadership development programmes. Why is consciousness essential for leading in complexity? And how can you grow it? We explore these questions – and many more – in this thought-provoking conversation. Tune in here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_-xcfBe #leadership #managementconsulting #implementconsultinggroup

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Workplaces shape more than just careers – they shape people’s health and wellbeing. ⁠ That’s why Black Dog Institute is researching mental health in Australian workplaces. Led by Dr. Mark Deady, their team is uncovering the causes and creating real, evidence-based solutions to help employers support their staff, especially younger workers facing rising mental health challenges.⁠ Want to learn more? Check out the full article here 👉 https://bit.ly/4gHz303 #mentalhealth #research #workplace #career

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ICYMI: New report reveals nearly a quarter of human resources professionals classify workers aged 51-55 as 'older'. This suggests many employers are sidelining experienced professionals even though the economy is suffering from a skills shortage. Read the full report co-written by the Commission and the Australian Human Resources Institute: https://loom.ly/as5fBkc #AusHumanRights Robert Fitzgerald AM

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Today is Equal Pay Day in Australia. It marks the 50 extra days women must work into the new financial year to earn the same as men. The gender pay gap isn’t about equal pay for equal work, that’s already law. It’s about the bigger systemic issues: • Gender segregation across industries • Unequal caring responsibilities • Workplace discrimination At Bloom HR, we see firsthand the impact when people feel valued and paid fairly. It builds trust, drives engagement, and strengthens organisational performance. Fairness isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a business advantage. #EqualPayDay #HR #Leadership #GenderEquality #BloomHR

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