Title: 6 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and How to Deal With It | TopResume
Headings: 6 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and How to Deal With It
6 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and How to Deal With It
Are you ready to slow down at work and retire? We didn't think so either.
What is ageism anyway?
What does age discrimination in the workplace look like?
What's the best way to deal with ageism in the workplace?
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Content: A 28-year-old female CPA might be told that she is “too young” to be a controller. A job candidate in his 50's could hear that the company is looking for a recent college graduate “with a lot of energy and no bad habits,” while an employee in her 60's might be counseled out of attending an industry conference, ostensibly to allow her to “take it easy this month.” Although ageism can certainly cut both ways, most complaints and studies have focused on the experience of the 50+ crowd. According to AARP, 64 percent of workers have witnessed or experienced age discrimination. Even though there's been plenty of research that overturns common stereotypes about older workers, the new ways of thinking haven't been fully absorbed yet. And so, it's important to be alert for signs of ageism and to know your options if you or someone in your family experiences age-related discrimination in the workplace. What is ageism anyway? The best place to start is with some legal background. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed in 1967. From that point on, age has been one of the “protected characteristics” in the workplace, which means employers cannot discriminate against employees based on their age.