Disturbing, but not surprising results from an Australian HR Institute survey of senior HR professionals and business leaders:
"Employers reveal excluding candidates with mental illness, disability and age in new report"

What is really disturbing is that this survey shows that these trends are increasing over time, not decreasing.
#Australia #employment #unemployment

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/employers-excluding-candidates-with-mental-illness-disability/106459246

Seven in 10 employers admit excluding candidates due to illness or age

Seven in 10 employers have revealed they are excluding candidates in certain groups, including those who live with a long-term illness, disability, mental illness or are over 55, according to a new survey.