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28November, 2023

Cross-Generational Learning: Fuelling Business Success Through Mutual Wisdom

November 28th, 2023|Categories: News|

Last week, we discussed generational labels and the potential benefits and drawbacks of using them. With society being so focused on separating people into different generations and our drive to ensure multi-generational cohesion and unification, one place to begin is how the different generations can learn from each other and how that can help bridge the divides caused by things such as the media's portrayal of the different groups. Whilst referencing the stereotypes these labels cause, we will analyse these within a business context and how businesses promoting learning between generations can help encourage a more productive and efficient workforce. A broad place to start is communication. In a poll, we found that 63% of followers struggled to communicate with younger generations. A lot of this can be explained with the changing language but also how we communicate. Younger generations use social media, abbreviations and slang a lot more. A [...]

20November, 2023

Generational Labels: Bridging Divides or Fostering Misunderstanding?

November 20th, 2023|Categories: News|

As a society, we often like to label different groups of people. One of the most widespread ways this is done is through our age. Generation naming began in the 20th century - often accredited to Gertrude Stein and the "Lost Generation", a group of American writers who found themselves disillusioned from society post-WWI. However, the more accepted beginning is with the "Silent Generation" or the "Traditionalists". This is a group that grew up in the chaos of war and the Great Depression, so, consequently remained silent not to cause more trouble than the turmoil already being faced. From this point on, we have labelled people based on the year they were born and on broad generalisations on what the group may have experienced (like major world events). There is no science behind this act. It is wholeheartedly just a way for society to fulfil its need to put people [...]

13November, 2023

Globalisation’s Ripple Effect: Navigating the Impact on Age Diversity

November 13th, 2023|Categories: News|

Globalisation is most commonly defined as the growing interdependency of the world's economies, cultures and populations. This is often caused by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, investment, people and information. A big impact of globalisation has been many businesses moving to developing countries, starting with China and India but now branching out. This has had many impacts on the workforces of developing countries including potentially increased redundancy, but we want to focus on the consequences globalisation has and might have on age diversity in businesses and if it has an effect at all. With businesses moving abroad to developing countries to exploit cheaper and younger workforces, this means that they have to let go of staff back in the origin country to keep costs low. Whilst this already has several drawbacks in general, it can also be the perfect foundation for age discrimination. Often, when a business needs [...]

6November, 2023

Shattering the Stigma: Prioritising Men’s Mental Health

November 6th, 2023|Categories: News|

This week's editorial mentions suicide and substance abuse. Please take care when reading. This Wednesday marked the first of November. This also meant it was the first day of Movember, a campaign involving growing moustaches to raise awareness of men's health issues - prostate and testicular cancer and men's mental health. 2023 marks its 20th year of running. In this editorial, our focus will be on men's mental health and although Mental Health Awareness Month was in May, the conversation should always be open. Men's mental health has become an increasingly more open discussion which is a promising change. Many statistics may not be surprising but 3 times as many men die by suicide compared to women and men are less likely to access therapy, only taking up 36% of referrals to the NHS. A big part of these statistics is society's expectations and traditional gender roles. Men are expected [...]

27October, 2023

Ageless Adaptability: Embracing Digital Learning Across Generations

October 27th, 2023|Categories: News|

At the Age Diversity Forum, we have previously discussed the world of technology. We have focused on the importance of age diversity in its workforce and the potential ageism challenges new technology might face. However, we have not truly expanded on the skills necessary to work within the industry. There is a general preconception that older generations cannot work or may struggle to keep up in the industry. With its ever-changing and constantly evolving environment, even younger generations are struggling to meet the requirements with there being a skills gap between what is needed and what graduates have - often university courses are already out of date by the time a student finishes. This means it can be a daunting industry for older generations to tackle. "most people within the industry will have to learn new technologies all the time, regardless of their age" Whilst there are some technologies and [...]

23October, 2023

Menopause in the Workplace: Breaking the Silence, Shaping Inclusive Policies

October 23rd, 2023|Categories: News|

The 18th of October was World Menopause Day. As an organisation that has always had a strong focus on the older generations, it is a regular topic of discussion with our Champion partners. In recent years we have seen a rise in the term "older woman" and not in a flattering way. Days like World Menopause Day are important in highlighting the struggles women go through as they get older and ensuring that women realise, they aren't alone. Organisations such as ourselves need to highlight the importance of the "older woman" in the workplace and how their treatment should not be any different. To summarise, menopause is a period in a woman's life where she experiences a massive change in hormone levels. Alongside many physical symptoms, it can also take a massive toll on mental health with changes to mood and increased anxiety. While women will need support outside of [...]

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