Navigating the ‘Age Gap’ in Today’s Workplace
“A divided country” is a prevalent theme in America today, and simultaneously many business leaders find the need for their employees to work well together has never been more important – or perhaps more challenging.
Responding to the Growing Age-Gap in the Workplace
The U.S. workforce continues to expand, and an interesting phenomenon is occurring as a result – the workforce also is getting older.
How to Approach the Generation Gap in the Workplace
A generation gap is widening in the workplace. As baby boomers express reluctance about retiring, so-called millennials have become the single largest demographic in the American labor force.
Tactics for Leading Across Generations
Feeling a little out of sync with colleagues of other generations as you work on projects and in teams? Some people call this the generation gap in the workplace.
Older and Wiser? How Management Style Varies With Age
While younger managers prefer narrower, more technical approaches, older ones tend to work through others and focus on the big picture.
Age Differences Make a Better Workplace
Where did we get the idea that baby boomers and millennials can’t build good work relationships with each other?
Americans over 40 are half as likely to get hired — and it’s worse for workers over 50
Federal law makes it illegal to ask someone’s age in a job interview or to discriminate against anyone based on their age
10 Things You Should Know About Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is real. Two out of three workers between ages 45 and 74 say they have seen or experienced age discrimination at work, and job seekers over age 35 cite it as a top obstacle to getting hired.
Mother and Son Are Set to Graduate Together From Alabama State University Over the Weekend
A mother and son are both set to graduate from Alabama State University in the same weekend, HBCU Connect reports.
So Your Boss Is a Millennial
Baby Boomers will soon give way to Millennials as the largest living generation. And the workforce will surely reflect this demographic change; in fact, it has been estimated that 75% of the workforce will be comprised of Millennials within the next 10 years.
6 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace — and How to Best Handle It
Are you ready to slow down at work and retire? We didn't think so either.
New Study Says Age Discrimination Remains a Persistent Issue for Employers
Simple solutions exist, including recruitment and hiring strategies that avoid age bias by seeking workers of all ages and not limiting qualifications based on age or experience.
With Baby Boomers Retiring, Who Will Fill Your Workforce Gap?
With more than 75 million baby boomers retiring sooner rather than later, it’s clear that employers will need a strong workforce plan for replacing exiting workers. Filling the workforce gap will be a challenge.
Baby Boomers Will Be the Fastest-Growing Generation in the Workforce Next Year, Glassdoor Claims
Baby boomers will be the fastest-growing age category in the U.S. and U.K. workforces next year, according to a new report.
5 Ways Older Workers Can Combat Ageism When Switching Careers
Whatever the reason for continued work past 65, older workers are at a disadvantage compared to their younger counterparts.
The 3 Things Women Over 50 Can Do to Keep Their Jobs
You’re 50 and beyond. You’ve dealt with bias and workplace obstacles for decades to have a career you’re proud of. But lately you've sensed that things are changing and you're scared.
Older Applicants vs. “Young Pretty People”
Why and How Companies Discriminate Against Older Workers
How to Successfully Combat Ageism in a Job Search
With getting older generally comes wisdom, experience, and self-knowledge. The hard truth, though, is that some employers see age as a disadvantage. Ageism in a job search is a real issue.
How Can Millennials Thrive in the Workplace?
Senior colleagues can help younger employees integrate by understanding the environment in which they were raised.