I’m always thrilled to see articles addressing age-based stereotypes in the workplace, not only those that mischaracterize 50+ women and men but also those that lump all Millennials together, or all Gen X’ers. Haydn Shaw, at Huffington Post, offers some useful advice and perspective on how multiple generations can get along better in the workplace. […]
Ageless
We’re all aware that each generation tends to live longer than the ones before, and we might have noticed also that each generation looks and acts younger at a particular age than previous generations at that same age. Yet our mindset about what it means to be 30, 40, 50, 60, and beyond tends to […]
Viewing the Future through Youth-Colored Glasses
In a recent piece on Forbes, Jason Nazar speculates on the future of business and entrepreneurship. I agree with many of his points, but I think his biases color his judgment on some points, particularly regarding age. His fourth point reveals how ingrained ageism is in our society, to the point where stereotypes linger despite […]
Your Social Edge
Whether you’re thinking of re-careering or starting a business, or you just want to rev up your existing career or business, recent trends point to a way 50+ women especially can capitalize on their strengths. Online recruiter Jobvite has reported that 94% of recruiters use or plan to use social media to find candidates. Although […]
Work Reimagined Pledge
Most of us know that the stereotypes about 50+ workers are usually the opposite of the truth: We actually have lower absentee rates and greater job performance and problem-solving ability, largely due to experience—on the job and in life. But employers who consciously or unconsciously believe the stereotypes won’t hire the workers who would prove […]
The Triple Bottom Line
More and more companies are recognizing that an investment in employee well-being is an investment in sustainable success. This goes right along with the trend toward green business practices, which consumers actively look for when choosing among companies to patronize. In other words, sustainable business in the 21st century is one that meets what I’ve […]
It’s All in Your Mind
By now you’ve probably heard about Melissa Nelson, who was fired from her job as a dental assistant because her boss, James Knight, worried he would have an affair with her. Not because she was interested in having an affair with him but because she was attractive. But that’s not even the worst of it. […]
Can’t Buy Me Love
Say you don’t need no diamond rings And I’ll be satisfied. Tell me that you want the kind of things That money just can’t buy. I don’t care too much for money. Money can’t buy me love. —Beatles, “Can’t Buy Me Love” Boomers have come full circle. Well, almost. The Boomer Values Realignment Study recently […]
The Leadership Challenge
A survey by the Center for Public Leadership, of the Harvard Kennedy School, found that 68% of respondents believe there is a “leadership crisis in America.” Ron Ashkenas has written a post on the Harvard Business Review Network, positing that the difficulties facing today’s leaders are twofold: (1) The volume and velocity of issues leaders […]
The Future of Sustainable Business Is Flexible
New research from Catalyst confirms yet again the importance of flexible work arrangements (FWA), and not just for women with children, a common misconception. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the only companies able to consistently attract and retain top talent, regardless of gender, are those offering some form of FWA. Further, the research shows that […]
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