Diversity based on age
An older team member is struggling with new software. What should you do?
Offer to help them learn it.
A team member brings food from their culture for lunch and others make jokes about the smell. What should you do?
Speak up and show respect.
Someone in your team is very quiet during group discussions. What’s one easy thing you can do?
Ask them directly for their opinion.
A younger team member shares an idea, but older staff ignore it. What can you do?
Support their idea and give it attention.
Someone in your team doesn’t celebrate Christmas and feels left out during holiday planning. What can you do?
Ask them what they’d like to celebrate instead
One team member isn’t joining in because they feel left out. What can you do?
Include them in the conversation.
Your team is planning a social event, but the activity only suits younger people. What’s a better approach?
Choose something everyone can enjoy.
A team member struggles with English and avoids speaking. What can you do to support them?
Be patient and speak clearly.
You notice only the same people talk every meeting. What should you do?
Give others a chance to speak.