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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
The Challenges of Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce and What to do about It
For the first time, in one workplace we have Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Millennials. Now what?
10 Examples of Awesome Inclusion Statements
Inclusion statements are appearing everywhere in websites and in job postings and have the ability to attract the best talent. See 10 great examples to draw inspiration from.
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.
Hiring for diversity vs. skill sets: How do you find a balance?
The danger of too much homogeneity is that your teams aren’t as creative in their problem solving, according to researchers. By analyzing what’s missing and what you need, you widen your
Unlocking the benefits of a multi-generational workforce
The diverse thinking that comes from a multi-generational workforce can offer significant business benefits, so how can HR harness them and preserve the knowledge for future generations?
For Seekers
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:
Résumé Tips for Older Job Seekers
Trying to get a great job at any age is tough. Here’s tips to make it easier if you are an older professional.
Bridge the Gap: Communicating with a Multigenerational Workforce
Communication style is one of the biggest distinctions among employees from different generations. Here’s how to bridge the gap in your organization
Not Quietly Quitting, but Quietly Returning Older Workers
On a spin to the “Quietly Quitting” buzz, more older workers are pivoting on retirement plans and “quietly returning”….
Retirees Cutting Back, Taking Part Time Jobs to Beat Inflation
With the volatile stock market and high inflation, some are delaying or changing retirement plans.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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