Explore the discrimination faced by older workers and the desire to appear younger. Learn about different cosmetic treatments for aging. Discuss ageism in the workplace and ways to overcome it. Discover the importance of defying ageism and pursuing confidence.
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Ageism in the workplace limits opportunities and perpetuates stereotypes, affecting older workers who are crucial for productivity and growth.
The desire to look younger in the workplace leads to a rise in cosmetic procedures, highlighting the need to shift perceptions of aging as a time of wisdom and experience rather than decline.
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Ageism in the Workplace
Ageism in the workplace is a growing issue that affects older workers. Discrimination based on age can limit opportunities and perpetuate stereotypes. The World Health Organization highlights the urgency of changing attitudes towards older workers, especially as people are living longer and having fewer children. Tackling age discrimination is crucial for a productive and inclusive workforce.
Appearance and Ageism
The desire to appear younger in the workplace is leading to a rise in cosmetic procedures. Facial aesthetic doctors and surgeons offer treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers to rejuvenate the appearance of older workers. This trend is driven by the desire of individuals to look fresh and competent for their age. However, ageism persists, with older job applicants often facing unconscious bias based on assumptions about their abilities with technology and working with a dynamic workforce.
The Economic Impact of Ageism
Ageism not only violates human rights, but it also has significant economic consequences. As populations age, older workers become crucial for productivity and growth. Professor Andrew Scott emphasizes the need for governments to address age discrimination and focus on preventative health measures. There is a growing necessity for lifelong learning opportunities and shifting perceptions of aging as a time of wisdom and experience rather than decline.
We look at how many employers still base decisions on a persons age, despite the strong pressures in higher income countries to retain and encourage older staff.
What are the underlying reasons for this prejudice?
And Ed meets a cosmetic doctor at a central London clinic to discuss the increase in demand for anti-ageing procedures, for people who want to look younger at work.
Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: Amber Mehmood
(Picture: A man and a woman sit at a table at work, with a woman standing up talking to them. Credit: Getty Images)
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