Adage in the Media

Adage is very active in the media as an advocate for older workers. If you would like Adage to speak at your event please contact Heidi Holmes directly on 0409 966 209. Or see our Adage Speaks Out page for more information.

Adage on Today Tonight - 1 March 2012 - Workforce Getting Older

Some are doing it because they love their work and are happy to continue, but an increasing number have no choice, simply needing the money to maintain a reasonable lifestyle.

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Adage featured on Today Tonight - 31 Jan 2012 - Workplace Age Discrimination

It is becoming the biggest single issue in employment circles, as a staggering number of people over 50 complain they can't find work, and those that do have jobs worry they'll be shown the door.

Heidi talks with 50 Up.

On Staying in the Workplace: "Within society age discrimination hasn’t publicly been stigmatised like race or gender discrimination” says Heidi. “The risk is if organisations continue to neglect this talent pool they may find they lose their competitive advantage in the war for talent, especially with a looming skills shortage."

Read more at 50Up.com.au

Heidi Holmes – Australian Financial Review Opinion Piece

"Perception and reality: old or experienced. Mature-age job seekers and the aging of the population have been hot topics over the last few months, with commentary from respected employers and industry groups."

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Heidi Holmes for StartUpSmart

"Heidi Holmes, managing director of online job board Adage.com, which specifically targets older people, says many employers are still hesitant to hire mature workers..."

Read article on the StartUp Smart website.

Media Release: Budget neglects ready and valuable talent pool: older workers

As part of his Budget last night, Wayne Swann has committed $3b for skills, education and training to combat a looming skills shortage…

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Media Release: Can't beat a boomer, so why not hire one?

Mature age workers are among some of the most motivated and productive participants in workforce according to a recent study released by accounting firm Ernst & Young.

Read full release here...

Heidi Holmes in the KPMG Newsletter

Heidi Holmes says that KPMG was a great place to start her career. “At 18 years of age, it set the bar very high. Working with such intelligent yet diverse people was influential in me starting my own business eventually.”

Read more here…

Heidi Holmes Podcast: ABC Radio Interview with SageCo

Latest News for Older Workers

Amid downturn, more older Americans employed than ever before

For the first time, the American workforce is experiencing a decline in the number of younger people working, but an increase in the number of older workers continuing to stay or reengage with the workforce. Read more