The Global Report on Ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, private sector). It brings together the best available evidence on the nature and magnitude of ageism, its determinants and its impact. It outlines what strategies work to prevent and counter ageism, identifies gaps and proposes future lines of research to improve our understanding of ageism.
Ageism in the Workforce and in Industry
This free webinar provides an in-depth understanding of ageism in the workforce and in the industry, by presenting examples of discrimination in the labour market.
7 Industries Where Ageism is the Most Rampant
Do you want to know what agism exactly is? How to avoid it? Here is everything you need to know about ageism, plus the industries where ageism is the most rampant.
‘Gendered Ageism’ and Women over 50 in the Workplace
Santa Barbara Author Bonnie Marcus Discusses New Book, ‘Not Done Yet!’
Ageism in the Workplace: Companies Breaking the Mold
While some businesses are showing older workers the door, these organizations embrace them.
Many Older Israelis Want to Continue Working after Pension Age, but Ageism and Finding Suitable Jobs Deter Them
The study shows that continuing employment after the legal age increases rather than decreases happiness levels as do relationships with a partner and having children. Israeli workers are not against raising the official retirement age, the researchers found. In fact, many of them want to continue working past that age, although they often retire early for a variety of reasons.
The Talent Textbook: As Biden Shatters Precedent in Washington, Ageism Persists throughout US
“Even if older people brave the elevated risks to apply for jobs, they may face even more age discrimination,” a National Bureau of Economic Research report found.
How Big Business Can (and Should) End Ageism
Ageism remains a staple of American corporate culture, where people in their third act of life are generally not welcome as workers, consumers or citizens.
Survey Highlights High Levels of Perceived Ageism at Work
Over two fifths of older workers have experienced age discrimination at work, with the recruitment process being the worst offender, according to a workingwise.co.uk survey.
Ageism Could Hurt Job Prospects, Say Job-Insecure Older Workers
Older workers fear that ageism could cost them their jobs or hamper a job search