Too old, expensive, sick more often – these types of attributions make it difficult for job seekers over 45 to find a job again. A platform initiated by the FAB association not only combats these prejudices, but also wants to help find a new job. After the start in Styria, things are now taking off in Upper Austria.
Highly educated, lots of professional experience, but ideally only in their early twenties – many companies are still looking for these miracle workers, but in return they act hesitantly when it comes to older workers when they apply for jobs.
People aged 45 and older are often confronted with age discrimination, according to a study by SORA that was carried out on behalf of the Employment Service. Older job seekers experience a setback in job application situations, says Silvia Kunz, director of FAB, the association for the promotion of work and employment.
“Too old, expensive, often sick, no longer as productive and not very motivated – these attributions for people in the target group over 45 in recruitment are simply wrong,” says Martina Schröck, head of the Styria and Carinthia business district at FAB and also for the new one, the Job and Communication Platform is responsible for creating a space free from age discrimination.
Vacancies from companies that are specifically looking for experienced employees are now published on www.seniorquality.at.
“But we also see ourselves as experts when it comes to questions about age discrimination in the working world and the successful generation mix. We want to show the benefits that companies achieve with diverse teams,” Schröck emphasizes. After launching the platform two years ago in Styria, the FAB now fulfills the role of intermediary for job seekers over 45 years old in Upper Austria.
Source: Krone
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