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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
Accelerated Retirements May be Playing a Role in the Current Workforce Shortage
This article from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development examines what is driving decreased labor force participation in Minnesota and nationally and the role the accelerated retirements play.
How Organizations Can Address Ageism as Part of Their DEI Strategy
Age is not static, and bias can — and eventually will — affect people at any age. It’s important for reaching DEI solutions to recognize the intersectionality between generations, age
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.
4 DEI Practices Your Company Should Adopt In 2022
With the Great Resignation causing havoc, it is more crucial than ever to prioritize DEI interventions that are effective. Here are four best practices that organizations should implement in 2022 and beyond
For Seekers
How to Manage a Multi-Generational Team
To realize the benefits of a generationally diverse workforce, we need to learn how to appreciate our unique preferences, habits, and behaviors.
Finding Work and Purpose in the Golden Years
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. Said C.S. Lewis; Don’t let society’s misperceptions tell you differently!
Mistakes Older Workers Need to Avoid When Job Hunting
Certified career coach Bill Benoist shares MUST SEE TIPS for older workers to avoid when job hunting in this great short video link
What to Do if Your Age Is an Issue in a Job Interview
Informative article that prepares older interviewers on how to disarm age related interview inquiries by volunteering information to counteract assumptions about your age. While direct question by all but very
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.
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).
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
Videos, Podcasts, & Books
Diversity and Inclusion: How We Stop Ageism in the Workplace
Though companies are finally getting on board about diversity and inclusion, there is still one issue that remains as one of American workers’ greatest vulnerabilities: Ageism
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
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,
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
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
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