In “The Economic Impact of Ageism” podcast, Mona Mourshed discusses the economic impact of ageism and the importance of addressing it. Mourshed argues that ageism is not only harmful to individuals, but also to the economy as a whole, as it can lead to a loss of valuable skills and experience and reduce productivity. Mourshed explores the various ways in which ageism manifests in the workplace, such as through age discrimination, limited opportunities for career development and training, and negative stereotypes about older workers. She discusses the importance of creating a more age-inclusive workplace and promoting intergenerational connections. She also provides several examples of companies that have successfully addressed ageism, such as Unilever, which created a “reverse mentoring” program that pairs younger employees with older workers to share knowledge and experience. Mourshed champions for policy changes and societal attitudes towards aging to support older workers and promote age diversity. More specifically, she encourages individuals and organizations to challenge ageist attitudes and behaviors, promote intergenerational connections, and advocate for policies and practices that support older workers.
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In the first podcast, Mourshed provides examples of companies that have successfully addressed ageism, such as Unilever’s “reverse mentoring” program. How can intergenerational relationships and collaborations be fostered to promote understanding and reduce ageist attitudes?
Mourshed argues that ageism is not only harmful to individuals, but also to the economy as a whole. How can policymakers and societal attitudes towards aging support older workers and promote age diversity? What changes would you like to see in policy or public attitudes towards aging? Why is it important to see these changes implemented?