Hidden Workers in Aging Australia: Protocol of Intersectionality-Informed Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Australians are living longer and are expected to remain in the workforce for longer; yet, many older adults struggle to secure employment despite being willing and able to work. A growing share of these individuals are "hidden workers," those underused in the labor market due to missed hours, long-term unemployment, or withdrawal from job seeking despite the capacity to work. This group reflects a global trend of aging yet underused workforces, and in Australia, they represent a significant proportion of the working-age population. Addressing the challenges of hidden workers is crucial, as their inclusion could help meet labor market demands, alleviate fiscal pressures of aging, and promote healthier, more equitable aging trajectories.

Objective

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SUBMITTER: Lee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12805321 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature