From Office Star to Office Dinosaur: How Ageism Sneaks up on You

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In this week’s episode of Surfing Corporate, we tackle the often-overlooked topic of ageism in the workplace with special guest Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the It Gets Late Early podcast and newsletter. Together, we discuss shocking research, including how tech workers over 40 are 26% less likely to be hired than their younger peers, and why women experience ageism at nearly double the rate of men. More importantly, we provide actionable strategies for overcoming age-based bias, staying competitive, and fostering an age-diverse workforce. Chapters Introduction and Personal Experiences Defining Ageism and Examples Gendered Ageism and Youngism Ageism in the Tech Industry Including Age in Diversity and Inclusion Programs The Power of a Positive Mindset about Aging Combatting Ageism and Valuing Older Workers Calling Out Ageism and Shifting Perspectives Challenges Faced by Women in the Workplace Strategies for Individuals: Leveraging Networks and Reframing Age Strategies for Companies: Creating Awareness and Educating Employees The Value of Intergenerational Teams in the Workplace About our guest: Want to hire Maureen to come talk to your team about ageism? Can can reach out to her on her website, LinkedIn, Instagram and Threads. Listen to her podcast It Gets Late Early here and we highly recommend you subscribe to her newsletter. Episode Sources 10 Things You Should Know About Age Discrimination - AARP Ageism in the Workplace: Statistics to Know | Built In Ageism at Work Is Getting Worse, AARP CEO Says. It’s Bad for Everybody. New Survey Reveals that Almost 80 per cent of Women Face Ageism in the Workplace The New Glass Ceiling: Research Proves That Women Face “Gendered Ageism” Throughout Their Careers How older workers can push back against the reality of ageism Credits: Hosts: Aileen Merciel & Glenda Pacanins Producers: Aileen Merciel and Glenda Pacanins Script, editing and post: Aileen Merciel Surfing Corporate's original theme song is by Chaliwa Music. Interested in advertising with Surfing Corporate? Write to us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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