age discrimination is experienced by both young and mature workers

57% of respondents feel that they are exposed to fewer training opportunities from their employers as they age. 64% of those aged 55 and above shared this sentiment.

The survey also reveals ageism towards millennials. 28% of respondents aged 18 to 35 either feel or were told that they had been denied a leadership position at work because they were too young.

mitigate the effects of ageism

The prominence of the phrase ‘OK Boomer’ not only highlights the widening generational gaps, but also displays the unwillingness to understand different viewpoints of others. This friction caused by stubbornness and inflexibility to accept others inherently creates a poor and uncooperative workplace.

To mitigate the effects of ageism, employers need to enforce non-discriminatory HR policies and intervene quickly. Companies should also create multi-generational teams to encourage collaboration and learning.

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