Why the Old Look Down on the Young
The younger generation isn’t getting worse; older people just like to think they are, according to a new study.
Today’s Older People Really Are ‘Younger’ Than in Previous Generations
“Our understanding of older age is old-fashioned.”
Korean Age
Korean age is different than the age used in most countries. The whole concept of age is deeply embedded in Korean language and culture.
What Age Is Considered ‘Old’?
It’s the age-old question about, well, age. When your back starts to hurt a bit more or you’re having more difficulty hearing everyday conversation, it’s common to wonder, “Am I getting old?”
Millennials Say They Are Struggling More to Work from Home
Despite technical prowess, remote work is difficult. Family pressures, roommates and stress are contributors
Older people are the one group egalitarians discriminate against
Young people have always been critical of their elders. What’s noteworthy about the way millennials and Zoomers talk about Baby Boomers today isn’t their disdain but its particulars: They resent the older generation because they feel shortchanged, deprived of promising futures.
A new HR twist in meeting Millennial demands
With Millennials swiftly moving into the front lines of businesses the world over, HR has to step forward with new best practices to groom this younger demographic
6 Examples of Ageism Hiding in Plain Sight
Ageism is a product of stereotypes and thrives on damaging ideas like, “young people are lazy,” or “old people don’t understand technology.”
The one thing millennials and boomers both want at work
Despite the gap in age and career goals, asking this question will keep all generations of workers happy
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.
Could COVID help bring an end to ageism?
Never has HR had such a powerful opportunity to dramatically shift discriminatory mindsets, according to one commentator.
How Does Ageism Impact More Than Just Older Adults?
Similar to racism and sexism, ageism involves holding negative stereotypes about people of different ages.
The Disconnect Between Baby Boomers and Millennials When It Comes to Work Ethic
Baby Boomers sometimes believe Millennials are entitled and lazy, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
9 Fun Part-Time Jobs for Retirees That Anyone Can Do
Have you ever noticed that finding fun jobs for retirees isn’t as easy as it should be? After all, we have decades of experience and a strong work ethic. Unfortunately, this isn’t always enough.
Defining Where Old Age Starts
When we try to define “old age,” most of us want to determine where it starts. but defining "old age" is an outdated notion. Thinking about stages or phases of life is a much more useful paradigm.
Five Ways To Lead The Multi-Generation Workplace
The Quad-Gen term refers to the four generations currently being active in the workforce and working side by side in organizations – baby boomers, generation X, generation Y, and generation Z.
How and Why Human Resource People Can and Should End Ageism
HR and DEI people have the opportunity and responsibility to end ageism.
The Role of Senior Citizens Throughout History
How has the role of senior citizens changed and what are the new challenges faced by an ever-aging society?
Lessons From Elderly People in Japan
More than a quarter of the people living in Japan are over the age of 65, making it the world's oldest population. With this in mind, the rest of the world can learn something from how Japan cares for the well-being of its elderly and aging population.