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The U.S. workforce currently spans four distinct generations, with a fifth generation, Generation Alpha, expected to start entering the workforce in the late 2020s and early 2030s. While there is much discussion about Gen Z’s growing influence as they begin to overtake Baby Boomers in the workforce, it’s important to remember that this generational shift […]
It’s no secret that advanced economies are seeing a frightening demographic shift. Fewer births and greater longevity have combined to create older populations with fewer young people caring for the elders. This hasn’t been seen at any point in recent memory for most nations, and many observers have referred to it as the “demographic time […]
The modern workforce is a diverse mix of generations, each with its own unique perspectives and work styles. While there are many benefits to having a multigenerational team, it can also lead to conflicts and misunderstandings. But if they respect and understand each other’s differences, people from different generations can work together and do well […]
64% of workers over 40 believe age-based discrimination in the workplace is common, while just 50% say the same about racism. 34% of U.S. workers in their 40s feel their age “holds them back” at work— more than sexism, disabilities, or sexual orientation. 60% of workers who lack confidence in their ability to get a […]
On August 15, 2022, the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania employers) upheld the District of New Jersey’s dismissal of an employee’s age discrimination claims, finding she was unable to show her employer’s nondiscriminatory reasons for not hiring her were “so plainly wrong that it cannot […]
In a previous post, we discussed the challenge of ageism in organizational recruiting. Many organizations, whether wittingly or unwittingly, tend to favor applicants of a certain age in their recruitment efforts. This might take the shape of giving short shrift to an application from a 50-something candidate or discarding an application from a candidate in […]
Former employees alleging age discrimination have the burden to prove the employment decision in question hinged on their age. In a recent case arising in Nebraska, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which has jurisdiction over employment claims arising in the state) found the federal trial court in Omaha had properly dismissed the age […]
Ageism is conscious and unconscious prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination against people solely based on their age. Although the term is not new—it was coined in 1969 by Robert Neil Butler—its effects are being felt in the workplace more strongly today than ever. As people live longer and stay in the workforce longer, the issue of […]
With the low unemployment rate and high demand for workers, jobseekers might think they have it made. People interested in fast-food or retail jobs are often quickly hired, but workers in other fields, especially those who are in their 50s or older and are seeking professions that require higher education and years of experience, often […]
As Millennials and Gen Z continue to infiltrate the workforce, much attention has been given to attracting and retaining these young workers. But what about Baby Boomers and Gen X? Have we completely overlooked the older generations when it comes to hiring top talent?