Posts Tagged ‘Ageism’
How Managers Can Combat Ageism in the Workforce
Source Unfortunately, as a person ages, you might be subjected to unfounded biases and misconceptions. This notion is becoming increasingly apparent in the workforce, with employers and colleagues alike displaying both unconscious and conscious age bias. In the modern workforce, ageism presents itself in a variety of factors. Offhanded comments can be made about a…
Read MoreBusiness Leaders: How Are You Combating Ageism in the Workplace?
Ageism is one of the ‘isms’ like sexism or racism, and occurs when someone is discriminated against, not because of their gender or race but because of how old they are. In the workplace ageism can take many forms, including being refused employment, dismissed, made redundant, or denied a promotion simply because you are considered…
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