Why do we tell older people they should 'slow down'?
Will their batteries run out?
Will their batteries run out?
Ageism sounds absurd doesn't it?
But it limits work, health and who's valued.
Why do we say older people are 'stuck in their ways'?
Are their shoes glued down?
Are their shoes glued down?
Ageism sounds absurd doesn't it?
But it limits work, health and who's valued.
Why do bosses want 'young blood'?
Are they vampires?
Are they vampires?
Ageism sounds absurd doesn't it?
But it limits work, health and who's valued.
Why are older workers called 'dinosaurs'?
Do they roar?
Do they roar?
Ageism sounds absurd doesn't it?
But it limits work, health and who's valued.
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The biggest challenge we face in the workplace is not ageing – it's ageism
A guest article by Carl Honoré, award-winning writer, broadcaster and speaker, on the wealth of knowledge, skills and experience that older workers bring to a team and the ways we can challenge ageism in the workplace.
