Business Statistics
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
Training and Development News from UMass Global: Overcoming the Challenges of the Multi-Generational Workforce
Training data cited by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and AARP reveals the realities and opportunities ofgenerational diversity in today’s workforce
Companies Renew Efforts to Retain, Hire Older Workers
Nearly 70 percent of the 5 million people who have left the labor force during the pandemic are older than55, according to researchers from Goldman Sachs, and many aren’t looking
The State of Age Discrimination and Older Workers in the U.S. 50 Years After the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
On the 50th anniversary of the effective date of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (the ADEA) , one of the premier statutes enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
U.S. Bureau of Labor: Statistics Projection Overview and Highlights for 2020-2030
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) annual growth in employment projections over the 2020–30 decade
For Seekers
The Ugly Truth About Ageism: It’s a Prejudice Targeting Our Future Selves
One of the reasons ageism is so hard to eradicate may be that it expresses decades of accumulated and deep-seated fear. However, unlike other prejudices such as racism and sexism, which
How to Get Hired If You’re an Older Worker
It’s not easy for older workers to rejoin the labor force, but online courses and networks for the 50-plus set can help
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:
9 High-Impact Interviewing Tips for Older Job Seekers
The National Council on Aging shares their important tips for older job seekers reminding that the interview is as much for you to size up the fit of opportunity for
How to Thrive in a Multi-Generational Workplace, Avoiding Conflict and Creating Opportunity
This toolbox sheds light on the different age groups that are in the labor force today, describing their traits and characteristics, and how they are frequently stereotyped; AND Six Strategies for Multi-Generational
Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Today’s Unique Multigenerational Workforce
Diversity Woman’s managing editor, Kimberly Olson shares info on using science to dispel stereotypes, the power of empathy, and how to use knowledge of what motivates different members of a
Reports
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).
Needs Assessment Tool Kit
A Guide to Including A Diversity of Older Voices in Age-Friendly Communities Work
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
Videos, Podcasts, & Books
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
Ageism Unmasked, Exploring Ageism and How to End It by Tracey Gendron, PhD
What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong? This audiobook link will lead you to a MUST READ for anyone wanting to explore age bias and how
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
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,
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
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
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