Age-Inclusiveness Is Easier Than You Think: First Steps To Get You Started
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Age-Inclusiveness Is Easier Than You Think: First Steps To Get You Started

When the largest growth of employees is 65 and above, and data consistently report three of four employees have experienced age-discrimination, smart organizations are scrambling to incorporate age-inclusive practices. Those doing so will benefit from larger talent pools, increased innovation and reduced vulnerability to age-related litigation.

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Defining Where Old Age Starts
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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 but defining "old age" is an outdated notion.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.

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The Case for Hiring Older Workers
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The Case for Hiring Older Workers

In the U.S., job vacancies have outnumbered job applicants since 2018. This is largely a result of baby boomers reaching retirement at a rate faster than millennials are able to step into their place.

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Fighting Ageism
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Fighting Ageism

Geropsychologists are striving to stop negative age stereotypes and meet the growing mental health needs of older adults.

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Over-55s Feel Full Force of Workplace Ageism
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Over-55s Feel Full Force of Workplace Ageism

More than two thirds (68 percent) of over-55s feel that the job market is closed to them, despite one in four wanting to work into their 80s, according to a study commissioned by 55/Redefined and ProAge.

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5 Smart Ways to Deal with Ageism at Work
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5 Smart Ways to Deal with Ageism at Work

You’re the only person at your workplace who was alive when The Beatles were still putting out new music. The Sept. 11 attacks feel like yesterday to you. You even have a landline. What’s more, the manager you report to is half your age.

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Why Ageism In The Workplace Still Seems To Be Okay
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Why Ageism In The Workplace Still Seems To Be Okay

A headline on Stanford University Business School's Insights site caught my eye recently: "Workplace Equality for All! (Unless They're Old)." The piece described fascinating research by NYU's Michael North and Stanford's Ashley Martin which found that workers who openly oppose racism and sexism were still prejudiced against older workers.

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What Age Is Considered ‘Old’?
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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?”

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