Understanding and Preventing Age Discrimination

Age discrimination cases rarely make headlines, yet they happen on a daily basis. There are a lot of misconceptions around preventing age discrimination that can put your company at risk. In this video five of these myths are explored, along with tips on how to protect your company and your employees from this pervasive form of bias. This video is important for the training of HR professionals, managers, recruiters, and organization leaders.

Understanding and Preventing Age Discrimination

Course Objectives

Upon completion of Understanding and Preventing Age Discrimination you will be able to:

  • Analyze the prevalence and legal implications of age discrimination as defined by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and understand its impact on the workforce.
  • Reflect on personal experiences and assess organizational practices related to age diversity, identifying potential areas for improvement and prevention of age-related discrimination.
  • Recognize instances of age-related workplace harassment and develop strategies for addressing and preventing such behaviors, contributing to a more respectful and age-inclusive work environment.

Seat Time: 8 min


Catagories: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Human Resource, Management Skills


Keywords: Inclusion, Leadership, Diversity, Company Culture, Management , Discrimination, Bias, Speak Up, Team Building, Equity, Human Resources

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