Career Transition Guides – paper 9: Late career and retirement
Find out how to support people entering the late stages of their careers and planning to retire.
Contributed by National Mental Health Commission.
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About this resource
Retirement is changing. What was once a quick and permanent exit from full-time work at 65 now takes many forms – working for longer, phased retirement, transitioning into unpaid work, entering an entirely new field, or starting a business. As well as positive effects, retirement and late career transitions can bring challenges such as loss of identity, relationships and daily routine, as well as financial pressures. Older job seekers can also experience discrimination and bias.
The guide outlines ways organisations can support people considering retirement and late career transitions, and things these workers can do to support themselves.
The case study outlines initiatives by Latrobe Valley Bus Lines to support older job applicants and tackle recruitment biases. It includes tips and advice for others.
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