Jun 28, 2023 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Intergenerational conversations, Older Workers
The findings of recent research on women in leadership and ageism reminded me a bit of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Instead of “too hot or too cold”, the study, published in Harvard Business Review, found that women in the workplace were deemed to be...
Sep 6, 2022 | Age-Friendly Workplaces
Workplace age discrimination is common throughout Colorado. This is a serious problem that impacts all parts of our state. However, by banning the use of age identifying information, like graduation dates, on applications, we can begin to tackle this problem head on...
Mar 1, 2022 | Age-Friendly Workplaces
These job boards and programs will point you to age-friendly employers Who hires older workers? Where can workers age 50+ find jobs? These are questions I get all the time in my role directing Changing the Narrative, especially after stories appear in the media about...
Sep 19, 2021 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers
We need to do more to employ older workers. Right now, we have a huge opportunity to change how we think about work – including who gets to work. Colorado, like most everywhere, is facing a shortage of workers. At the same time, $350 billion dollars is coming to...
Jul 12, 2021 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Older Workers
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, population growth is slowing. In the U.S., and globally, the population is also becoming older. People are discussing what problems this will pose and how to address them. One frequent theme is how to take care of the older adults...
