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101 Virtues of multigenerational workforcce
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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
50 Diversity in the Workplace Statistics to Know
Stay on top of measuring diversity in your workplace with these statistics.
10 Best Diversity and Inclusion Trends in 2023
In recent years, employers and business leaders around the world have been trying to predict the diversity and inclusion trends that will impact their work cultures the most. The first wave of
6 Ways to Add Age in Your Diversity and Inclusion Guide
Whether you have an established diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) function or are in the process of building one, adding age as an element doesn’t have to be difficult. Here
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.
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.
For Seekers
The Biggest Retirement Challenge No One Talks About
A 67-year-old who ‘un-retired’ shares the biggest retirement challenge ‘that no one talks about’
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
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!
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.
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
The New Post-60 Career Paths
People in their 60s, 70s and beyond still want stimulating jobs. Researchers and workplace experts are figuring out what late-in-life careers could look like.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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