Becker's Healthcare March 6, 2024
When I hear discussions about special rules for working with people of another generation, I often think it’s silly and contrived. That said, there are several observations worth noting.
1. Ageism is one of the more socially acceptable forms of bias but is no less problematic. There are five generations in the U.S. workforce today. We are also living in a time when diversity, equity and inclusion is of elevated attention and priority in business. Yet bias against people based on their age is still often overlooked, normalized or even reinforced.
Ageism can occur whether people are perceived as young or old, and can show up in language, attitudes, stereotypes, exclusion and more in addition to barriers in hiring,...