Title: 6 top tips for preventing ageism in the workplace - Insperity
Headings: 6 top tips for preventing ageism in the workplace
6 top tips for preventing ageism in the workplace
1. Strive to maintain a diverse workforce
2. Avoid issues with your job descriptions
3. Design your job application process with care
4. Steer clear of stereotypes
5. Understand the rules of retirement
6. Watch your words
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Content: If there are deviations from those expectations, leaders must hold individuals accountable. 5. Understand the rules of retirement
Just because someone is older in age, you cannot assume they’re ready for retirement. As we’re living longer and jobs are less physically demanding, workers today often stay in their jobs well after the Social Security retirement age. Typically, you cannot force an employee to retire. And asking questions around when an employee plans to retire is also off limits. 6. Watch your words
Obviously, you should avoid calling your employee “old.” But you need to do more than that. You must also avoid making disparaging comments about yourself.