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Ageism in the Workplace Is Screwing Us All

Harnessing the Power of Age Diversity

Age discrimination in the workplace is an issue everyone knows exists but ignores. It’s a career killer, robbing experienced professionals of job opportunities they’ve earned. Here’s the real kicker not only does it hurt workers it screws over companies that let it happen as well.

By putting older workers on the backburner because they don’t fit your young tech-savvy vision, you trash decades of valuable knowledge and experience. The research backs this up. (Macdonald & Levy, 2016) found when older employees feel unappreciated, their job satisfaction drops. Obviously, so does their motivation. Do you think that’s good for business? Low morale and high turnover destroy companies, forcing them to replace workers when they shouldn’t have lost any in the first place.

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Don’t even try to use the excuse younger workers are faster learner and better with tech. They may be fast with new apps, but experience beats that. (Reio Jr. & Sanders-Reio, 1999) found that mixed-age teams that have older employees’ mentor younger employees are more inventive, productive, and better for business. Ageism doesn’t just hurt today’s older workers it’s a time bomb for everyone. Us millennials may not experience it yet, but one day we will be on the receiving end of the same biases if we don’t break this cycle. So why are we letting stereotypes run the show?

Every time a company gives into ageism, they’re slamming the door on their own growth. Companies that invest in preventative ageism training and policies have better results across the board (Reio Jr. & Sanders-Reio, 1999). Treating workers of all ages with respect isn’t just the right thing to do it’s how you succeed

The Rampant Abundance of Ageism

So, let’s stop this crap it’s time for a reboot. Train your staff get rid of the biases. We must stop acting like older workers are disposable. Because if you undervalue experienced employees, you’re ruin your own success.

If you want a workplace that’s stronger, and good at what they do stop wasting value experience. It doesn’t matter how many candles are on their birthday cake.

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