The Equality Act 2010 covers the following types of age discrimination in the workplace: direct discrimination indirect discrimination harassment victimisation Direct discrimination This is where a decision is made in the workplace because of a person’s age a person’s perceived age the age of someone a person is associated with (such as a friend or…
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The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) have published “That Age Old Question”, a new report available here. The RSPH found that negative attitudes towards age start early, even from as young as 6 years old. These seeds of ageism can then grow over the years, strengthened by negative age-related stereotypes in the media, the…
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According to a recent survey of 10,000 hiring managers, 42% of respondents admit to taking a candidate’s age into account when reviewing job applications. Notably, age bias extends to both Gen Z (aged 18 to 27) and senior (aged 60+) candidates, with 40% and one-third of managers acknowledging bias against these groups respectively. Methods used…
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A recent report, written by the Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics (LSE), in collaboration with Protiviti, addresses key concerns on the impact of generational tensions on workforce productivity. The report, titled “GENERATIONS: Unlocking the Productivity Potential of a Multigenerational Workforce”, analyses data from 1,450 employees in the finance, technology and professional services…
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A recent study titled ‘Beyond Numbers: Intergenerational Insights on Ageism’ conducted by Randstad India has found that 31% of employees in India face age discrimination at work, with experiences of ageism varying by age group, industry and gender. The data reveals that age bias is a pervasive issue across all age groups however finds that…
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Amid an economic downturn and regulatory pressures, Chinese tech giants are grappling with significant management challenges. These difficulties have led to extensive layoffs, disproportionately affecting employees in their mid-30s. The so-called “curse of 35” has been a persistent issue in China’s tech sector, with executives openly expressing a preference for younger, unmarried workers. This bias…
