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: Implicit bias training, along with discrimination and harassment training, can be incredibly helpful in preventing this type of inappropriate behavior. Employees should be aware of the ADEA and the stipulations of the act. Also, be sure to have a zero-tolerance anti-discrimination and harassment policy in place. This should provide guidelines and expectations around inclusiveness. All employees, of all ages, should be treated in the same manner. 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.