Ageism is way too common in the United States, but employers can take preventative measures to ensure that ageism does not occur in their workplace. More than 1,000 companies have recently pledged to provide more job opportunities to older workers and provide a more equal recruitment process for workers of all ages.
Ageism is a stubborn prejudice. People of all ages show bias against older adults, though the way they express it changes over the life span. Among younger people, the preference for other young adults is more explicit. In older adults, that preference becomes more implicit
A study conducted in 2020 by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that workers 40 years old or older are about half as likely to receive a job offer than younger professionals if the employer knows their age. To overcome age discrimination against younger professionals and college graduates, universities and career centers are now telling people to leave this information out to eliminate any possibility of discrimination.
While many companies and organizations value a diverse and inclusive team, there is still one issue that is often overlooked in the workplace: Ageism. Ageism refers to discriminating against someone because of their age. The younger and older generations can both experience this, but it is more common for those that are 45 years old or older to experience ageism in their workplace.
