Women and young workers most at risk if there is a recession, expert claims
Women and young workers under the age of 24 will be the “first to be sacked” if the Australian economy falls into recession, an expert has warned.
News.com.au reports Aussies who quit their full-time jobs amid the Great Resignation in exchange for more flexible working arrangements could also face uncertain job prospects.
It reports Dr Greg Jericho, the Centre for Future Work‘s Policy Director, saying the growth of casual work could have major ramifications on job security.
Although figures around how many Australians have moved from full-time roles to casual or freelance roles are lacking, Dr Jericho says the increase in people working multiple jobs points to a growth of insecure, or non-permanent work.
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