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Ageism in the workplace ‘starts at 40’ for women
- Lindsay Cook, FT.com
They say “life begins at 40”. Unfortunately for women, this is also the age where a top academic says age discrimination in the workplace starts to occur.
How can I prevent age discrimination in the workplace?
How can I prevent age discrimination in the workplace?
- Monster
Age discrimination is, of course, illegal in Great Britain. But, more than regulatory demands, fairness at work and tackling discrimination helps to attract, motivate and retain multi-generational staff, as well as enhancing your reputation as an employer.
So, as an employer, what you need to do both to meet your legal obligations and create a fair workplace?
Why do women appear to bear the brunt of ageism at work?
- Tamasin Ford, BBC News
"As soon as women show any visible signs of ageing, they are viewed as not only less attractive, but less competent," says 72-year-old Bonnie Marcus.
She argues that as women get older, they face the double whammy of sexism and ageism.
