Older workers are often overlooked in favour of younger applicants. Stereotypes of older workers persist. These are outdated. Companies need to fill vacant posts. Older workers can be the solution, offering valuable life experience and many skills.
Tag: discrimination
Too old to work, too young to retire
We are living longer, healthier lives. This means we can also work for longer- and many want to. However, employers’ attitudes have yet to catch up with the reality of a multi-generational workforce and the Government’s policies aren’t encouraging for pensioners and older workers.
Why we remain so far from workplace equity
While employers fail to address the key needs and concerns of their female staff, they are losing talented employees. To create a genuinely equitable workplace employers must do more.
Great personal development books that make a difference
The myth, or cult of beauty is determined by societal norms and ideals and so is constantly changing. The gap between the ideal and where women are fuels a lucrative industry and creates a zero sum game.
How to get more women into leadership roles
Criticism of women in the workplace is wide-ranging. It would seem women can’t do or be whatever it takes to be an effective leader. What can be done to address pernicious and discriminatory behaviours?
Decoding gender bias in job advertisements
Many recruiters are failing to check their job adverts for gender bias. Male-bias language deters some women from applying. As a result recruiters are missing out as many talented women will not apply for jobs. This leads to a lose-lose outcome for both parties.