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Not ready to retire? How employers may see you

New findings have revealed how employers think about age when it comes to hiring.

Published: 12 August 2025
  • national
  • 12 August 2025
  • SBS News

Despite many reporting hard-to-fill vacancies, not all employers are as open to hiring people of certain age groups.

A recent survey found employers were most reluctant to hire those over 50 or under 24 years.

Hesitancy to hire over-50s is leaving job seekers feeling irrelevant, years before retirement age.

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