A few years back, I decided to chat with one of my team members, a man in his late fifties. I had recently started a new position as a manager — was just a few weeks on the job — and I wanted to see how people were adjusting to the change.
I Was a Manager in an Ageist Workplace
Lessons on how to lead when stereotypes run rampant.
March 08, 2022
· Long read
Summary.
Ageism is alive and well in the workplace. In fact, studies show almost 65% of workers say they have experienced age-based discrimination. But even though it’s common, leaders can recognize and combat ageism to make organizations equitable, supportive, and inclusive. In this article, one manager shares her experience of working in an ageist culture and learning to overcome bias against age.