Title: 8 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and What to Do About Them - Small Business Trends
Headings: 8 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and What to Do About Them
8 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and What to Do About Them
Signs of Ageism in the Workplace
Training and Development Opportunities are Offered to Younger Employees, But Not Older Ones
Your Employee Handbook Explains Your Policies Against Sexual Harassment, But Not Age Discrimination
You Plan Team Activities That are Suitable for Twenty-somethings, But Not Those Over 50
You Notice Older Employees Showing Less Interest in Their Work and Putting Forth Less Effort
You Let Younger Employees Leave Early to Attend a School Play but Fuss When Older Employees Ask to Leave for Other Family Commitments
Your Job Applications Ask Employees to Share Milestone Dates
Employees Frequently Tease or Joke About Another Employee’s Age
Your Business Website Conveys the Impression Your Office is Full of Twenty-somethings

Content: Choose activities everyone can feel part of without worrying about throwing out their backs. A potluck lunch or karaoke night knows no age limits. You Notice Older Employees Showing Less Interest in Their Work and Putting Forth Less Effort
If an older employee who has always been a great worker suddenly seems to be just going through the motions, find out what’s wrong. Make sure the person doesn’t feel left out or undervalued. You Let Younger Employees Leave Early to Attend a School Play but Fuss When Older Employees Ask to Leave for Other Family Commitments
Flexible policies need to apply to all workers, not just some of them. Your Job Applications Ask Employees to Share Milestone Dates
Some online job search sites ask for this information, too. See if you can remove this field; it may discourage some older workers from even applying for jobs. If you can’t, be sure you don’t consider the information when eliminating applicants. Employees Frequently Tease or Joke About Another Employee’s Age
It’s a fine line when friendly teasing becomes discrimination, but it can happen more easily than you think.