Have you ever heard of the term “ageism“?
It refers to stereotypes and discrimination against older people and is one of the main barriers older workers are facing.
However, older workers are often ageist themselves having negative age stereotypes internalized. Thus, reducing ageism starts with examining own biases and ageist self-talks and getting more educated on the facts of ageing.
Find out more about strategies to reduce ageism: Challenging Ageism: 5 Strategies To Shift Your Own Negative Attitudes