How job ads can perpetuate ageism

It's truly disgusting to hear/read about ageism in the workplace. The recent lawsuits filed by the EEOC against Exact Sciences and J&M Industries highlight the ongoing issue of discrimination against employees aged 40 and above. It's alarming that despite laws such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), older workers are often overlooked for job opportunities, subjected to layoffs, or forced into retirement due to age discrimination. It's even more concerning considering that older folks now face additional challenges due to social security reform and raising the retirement age from 65 to 67. It's articles such as this, and horror stories about ageism in the workplace, that make me proud to partner with Keni Thacker and combat ageism through our G.R.O.W.T.H. Take-Two mentorship program for professionals 40 years and above seeking to enter/re-enter the creative industry. It takes a village to ensure all employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of age. Let's eliminate age discrimination and promote a more equitable and just workplace; by creating a culture that values employees based on their skills and abilities rather than their age. #weouthere #weloud #EndAgeism #EqualOpportunities #mentorshipmatters

Kick Ageism to the Curb...Your Career Isn't Over! A trip down memory lane... As I was going through my list of career resources, this document surfaced. Three years ago, I asked the LinkedIn community to provide some tips on Ageism, as I was preparing to conduct a workshop on Ageism. The community’s response was overwhelming! Three years later, am wondering what, if anything, has changed. Giving a shoutout to some of my colleagues who added their perspectives then: Adrienne Tom Mac Prichard Maureen McCann Mark Anthony Dyson Taranum Khan, Ph.D., PMP?, CCS, TESL Michelle Precourt Sweta Regmi, CCS, CRS Mary Whitaker, Career Coach (She, Her) Hannah Morgan Shelly Elsliger, PPCC Skye Berry Joanne M. Brathwaite Gabriela Casineanu, MSc, MBA, MBTI Shelley Piedmont, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Phyllis Mufson Marie Zimenoff Susan P. Joyce Wayne Pagani, CCDP, MCWS, MCCS, MCES, MCIS, MCRS Lynne Williams Ed.D. Candidate Lise Stransky ?? Career Advisor Tried, but couldn't add a few of the contributors. #ageism #career #community #careertips2go #daisywright

Interesting data. Had anyone else noticed youth oriented language in job descriptions?

Let’s speak about AGEISM You probably know that #age is one reason for #discrimination in the workplace and in society. Ageism refers to the stereotypes , prejudice and discrimition towards others based on age , and can affect everyone. Some cultures respect even venerate old people, hopelly you belong to one of them. Some companies should seriously consider how to include and appreciate #seniortalent and consider age as a #competitiveadvantage and an #addedvalue not a #burden Ageism can intersect and aggravate other kinds of #discrimination like #race #gender #disability. #humanrights #respect #labourrights #empathy #inclusion #ageism #ageing #society #people Source: WHO

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How ageism by employers starts in the job postings

Ageism is a type of discrimination that involves prejudice against people based on their age. Similar to racism and sexism, ageism involves holding negative stereotypes about people of different ages. The term ageism was first used by gerontologist Robert N. Butler to describe discrimination against older adults. Today, the term can be applied to any type of age-based discrimination, whether it involves prejudice against children, teenagers, adults, or senior citizens. The impact of ageism can be serious and while it was previously thought of as a problem that primarily affected older adults, there is now a much greater recognition of how age-based discrimination and stereotypes affect younger people and even children.

When I screwed up by comparing ageism to racism, DEI consultant Julia Stern cut me a bit of slack: “When you’re one-up in terms of privilege, when you haven’t had the lived experience, it’s easy to get yourself in hot water.” Has that happened to you? Worried that it might? DM Ayana King (She/Her) about what's hard to talk about, and we'll talk about why.

How ageism by employers starts in the job postings

Ageism. The last -ism you can still joke about. . . . Today you call yourself a "UX writer" with job titles that reflect it. Yesterday, we older folks were simply called good writers who'd focus on their audience and write succinctly and concisely. Same difference. Different titles. We can do the same job. But no, for some reason, many of you believe the young can reinvent the wheel, brag about it and then get away with it. Joe, a young recruiter, complained to me the other day that I, someone with decades-long fact-based writing experience, couldn't work as a UX writer because my "past job titles didn't include the words UX writer". Jane, who left college 2 years ago and has UX writer on her resume, got the job. Good luck, Jane. Good luck, Joe. If you're older, you adapt what you've learned and apply it to the new way of doing things. Nothing has changed. It is just a different way of naming the same thing with added spices to it. "You hate every -ism except ageism. It’s completely forbidden to tell any joke about race, gender, religion, or weight — but age? Have at it." Does that ring a bell? https://lnkd.in/eZXuWwXS #ageism