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It isn't always easy to spot
ageism, like many other isms,

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ageism can sabotage
diversity, equity and inclusion

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when we aren't looking for it.

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So what does ageism look like?

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Actions like excluding
somebody based

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on presumed technical skill.
You can send that slide deck to me,

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I'm not sure Gwen is all
that good at PowerPoint.

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Only going to lunch with
coworkers from the same age

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group as you.

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Or informing a hiring decision
by guessing a job candidate's

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age. How old are your kids?

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So when did you graduate?

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All of us have our
preconceived notions about age.

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Like any kind of bias, ageism
is best confronted head on.

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So where do we start?

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Examine your own
feelings towards age

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and work to unlearn biases.

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Spend time getting to know
people in different age groups.

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Want to check out the
new coffee shop with me?

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Talk about ageism
with your colleagues

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and partner with leadership
to combat ageism at work.

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By spotting and
stopping ageism, we

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can create a more inclusive and
equitable workplace for all.