Student Tribune
Age Discrimination a real Diversity Issue
Almost everyone is aware that in today's world, diversity is very much in
the forefront. We continue to address and confront different issues around
race, gender, bias and global issues. The one topic that is rarely addressed
and in most cases is ignored altogether is the issue of "Age Discrimination".
If you are under the age of 40 you may not even think of it so much, however
usually once a person passes this age you become more and more aware how age is
consciously push in your face in a number of different ways. Researchers
studying age, reported that a majority of workers over the age of 50 are likely
at some point to be shoved out of their jobs, either via an overt firing or
resignation under pressure of demotions, loss of future benefits or
deteriorating work conditions. The damage to their bottom line is often
permanent. Making matters worse: The retirement prospects for many younger baby
boomers and members of Generation X look dismal, as the shift from workplace
pensions to the do-it-yourself 401(k) has left millions of people without the
resources to maintain even a semblance of their current lifestyle in
retirement. As a result, surveys say a majority of Americans plan to work well
past the traditional retirement age, with many claiming they will collect a
paycheck till they drop. Mark Zuckerberg famously proclaimed, "Young people are
just smarter." IBM has been sued for targeting older employees
for layoffs, as have restaurant chains including Ruby Tuesday and Texas
Roadhouse.
Attached is an excellent article on age discrimination that I suggest we all
read regardless of your age? Mainly because we all don't get younger. Some of
you may have read this article in the Wall-Street Journal or the more
comprehensive extended version in AARP. It is a diversity issue.
Attached Files:
Discrimination.pdf
Batistta-Provost, Shirley
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability
01/20/2020