Ageism in the workplace

Ageism is a real issue, with three-quarters of Americans over 45 experiencing age discrimination on the job according to AARP. This discrimination is prevalent in tech and media industries that are youth-obsessed. Stereotypes such as older workers being seen as unadaptable, expensive, and less skilled than younger workers contribute to this bias. However, age discrimination is not limited to older workers, as younger workers also face age-related biases in other fields. Building awareness and challenging these biases is crucial to create inclusive work environments that value employees of all age groups.