Defining Ageism
This term describes discrimination or stereotyping based on a person’s age.
What is ageism?
We’re looking for someone young and energetic.” What’s the bias?
What is age bias in job description language?
Instead of saying “You’re too young for that role,” say this instead.
What is “What support or training would help you succeed in that role?”
Name one generation currently in the workforce.
What is Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, Baby Boomer, or Silent Generation?
This law protects workers aged 40 and over from age-based discrimination
What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?
True or False: Only older employees can experience ageism.
What is False?
Replace this phrase: “We need someone with a youthful perspective.”
What is “We need someone with fresh ideas and collaboration skills.”
Replace this phrase: “We need someone with a youthful perspective.”
What is “We need someone with fresh ideas and collaboration skills.”
This generation is known for entering the workforce most recently
What is Gen Z?
A manager should focus on these two things instead of age when assigning projects.
What are skills and performance (or capability and interest)?
This type of bias happens when someone assumes a younger person lacks experience or maturity.
What is reverse ageism (against younger workers)?
You’re too old to keep up with this pace.” What’s a better alternative?
What is “How can we make sure the workload feels manageable for everyone?”
You’re too old to keep up with this pace.” What’s a better alternative?
What is “How can we make sure the workload feels manageable for everyone?”
True or False: Each generation values feedback and learning, just in different ways.
What is True?
When leaders make assumptions about age, it can impact this key workplace factor.
What is engagement or inclusion?
Name one example of ageism in hiring or promotions.
What is assuming someone is “too old/young” for a role, calling them “overqualified,” or skipping them for a project due to age?
They probably won’t want to learn the new software.” How can you reframe that?
What is “Let’s provide support so everyone can learn the new system confidently.”
“They probably won’t want to learn the new software. How can you reframe that? ”
What is “Let’s provide support so everyone can learn the new system confidently.”
One key to bridging generational differences at work is fostering this kind of culture.
What is a culture of inclusion, learning, and mutual respect?
True or False: A company can have an age-inclusive culture without DEIB training
What is False?