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101 Virtues of multigenerational workforcce
Age Inclusion Resources
DEI Blog
Who’s not working?
Young people have become more likely to be students instead of workers, while older Americans are increasingly putting off retirement
How Older Adults Are Changing America
An aging population is shaking up our country. Why it’s happening and what it means
Generational Differences and How They Affect Workplace Dynamics
The active workforce today spans four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z
New Career at 50: Top 5 Jobs for Career Changers in 2023
Explore Top Jobs and Learn How To Successfully Navigate the Transition With Our Guide on Switching Careers at 50
For Employers
Seven Signs Of An Age Inclusive Company
Whether you are just beginning your career or have a few decades under your belt, ensuring a company culture is age-inclusive is critical to great workplace culture.
DEI Hiring: How to Create Inclusive Job Descriptions
Finding the right candidate for the job starts with the right job description. The right job description is the one that’s written with inclusivity in mind
Analytics to Close the Gap Between DEI Promises and Results
Taking measurable action on diversity relies on a thoughtful approach for organizations to take their DEI pulse; Here’s 5 recommended areas to reimagine DEI measurement.
How to Address Ageism in the Workplace
Observations regarding ageism’s rise in the pandemic era, with some suggestions for what talent leaders can do to combat it now.
Ageism Facts and Stats; An Overview of Aging in America
A FACT SHEET on ageism from Changing the Narrative, an organization dedicated to ending the impacts of age discrimination in the workplace.
For Seekers
24 Job-Hunting Tips for Workers over 50
One of the best overall articles on job hunting strategy and advise to make yourself stand out as a qualified candidate while leveraging your long-term experience as an asset. DEFINITE READ.
9 Essential Tips for Older Job Seekers Looking for Their Next Awesome Opportunity
In this article, the Muse reaches out to several of their career coaches for tailored advice for this specific group of professionals. Here’s what they had to say:
Indeed Video Tutorial on Finding a Job as a mature worker
In this GREAT video, Virginia, a hiring specialist at Indeed, will guide you through landing a job as an older worker. Throughout this video, Virginia will discuss the challenges while
More Companies Willing to Hire People in Their 50’s : Minneapolis Star Tribune, Aug 2022
When corporate restructuring ended up displacing older workers in the 1990s and 2000s, many could not find a job. That is changing.
New Career at 50: Top 5 Jobs for Career Changers in 2023
Explore Top Jobs and Learn How To Successfully Navigate the Transition With Our Guide on Switching Careers at 50
Ageism in the Workplace
Seasoned HR leader, Marilyn Rudolph gives a quick LinkedIn snapshot on how to spot ageism in the workplace and how effective leaders can manage it
Reports
Elevating Equity: The Real Story of Diversity and Inclusion: REPORT by the JoshBersin company
Important, well researched and highly informative examination of why business-driven DEI programs are one of the most powerful ways to improve upward mobility in the economy. Major findings and data
Needs Assessment Tool Kit
A Guide to Including A Diversity of Older Voices in Age-Friendly Communities Work
UN Global Report on Ageism
The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, private sector).
Videos, Podcasts, & Books
Life’s Third Act by Jane Fonda : Ted Talk
Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy. Jane Fonda asks how we can re-imagine this new phase of our lives
Let’s End Ageism by Ashton Applewhite : Ted Talk
Well known author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism Ashton Applewhite shares ideas on how disrupting traditional views of aging would benefit everyone
Career Coach Bill Benoist
If you are an older worker currently in the job market, you need to be aware of several job search mistakes older workers tend to make. Age Discrimination, age bias
This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite
Ashton Applewhite’s consciousness-raising booklet helps catalyze a movement to make discrimination based on age as unacceptable as any other kind Accompanying Study Guide for This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against
Indeed Video Tutorial on Finding a Job as a mature worker
In this GREAT video, Virginia, a hiring specialist at Indeed, will guide you through landing a job as an older worker. Throughout this video, Virginia will discuss the challenges while
How to Overcome our Biases: Walk Boldly Toward Them by Verna Myers : Ted Talk
Although not focused specifically on age bias, humorous diversity advocate Verna Myers looks at subconscious attitudes we all hold and makes a plea: Acknowledge your biases and move towards them. Her funny,
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