HR BESTIES

HR Besties: Ageism with Special Guest and Meeting Crasher Maureen Wiley Clough

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Mar 19, 2025
Maureen Wiley Clough, a podcaster and advocate for ageism awareness, dives into crucial topics around age bias in the workplace. She discusses how most people unknowingly participate in ageism and why HR professionals should champion intergenerational mentorship. Maureen shares insights from her journey that sparked her podcast and highlights the value of experience over age. They also tackle the troubling 'culture fit' notion that can lead to exclusion, urging companies to embrace diverse perspectives instead.
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ANECDOTE

Drunk Interview Success

  • Maureen Wiley-Clough accidentally drunk interviewed for a job after a virtual happy hour in 2020.
  • Surprisingly, she advanced in the interview process despite not remembering much of it.
INSIGHT

Culture Fit vs. Culture Add

  • "Culture fit" often translates to "people like us," leading to bias in hiring.
  • Wiley-Clough suggests replacing "culture fit" with "culture add" to promote diversity.
INSIGHT

Ageism Affects All

  • Ageism is a pervasive issue, affecting half the population according to the World Health Organization.
  • It's the only "ism" that can impact everyone, regardless of background.
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