It isn't always easy to spot ageism, like many other isms,
ageism can sabotage diversity, equity and inclusion
when we aren't looking for it.
So what does ageism look like?
Actions like excluding somebody based
on presumed technical skill. You can send that slide deck to me,
I'm not sure Gwen is all that good at PowerPoint.
Only going to lunch with coworkers from the same age
group as you.
Or informing a hiring decision by guessing a job candidate's
age. How old are your kids?
So when did you graduate?
All of us have our preconceived notions about age.
Like any kind of bias, ageism is best confronted head on.
So where do we start?
Examine your own feelings towards age
and work to unlearn biases.
Spend time getting to know people in different age groups.
Want to check out the new coffee shop with me?
Talk about ageism with your colleagues
and partner with leadership to combat ageism at work.
By spotting and stopping ageism, we
can create a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all.