Age diversity in the workplace is something to be recognised and celebrated, but to do this it is important to understand the challenges that age diversity can present.
Having this understanding will create opportunities for workplaces to harness the benefits of different generations working together and create a foundation for an improved and inclusive workplace culture.
Read on to learn more about age diversity in the workplace from our expert consultant, Courtney Wright.
Why do we need to be aware of age diversity in the workplace?
Over the last century, global life expectancy has almost doubled and is now above 70 years old. This significant change in the demographic of the population, along with the abolishment of the default retirement age in the UK in 2011, has meant there is greater age diversity in the workplace.
We now have five generations of people, working alongside each other. To maximise the benefits of age diversity in the workplace it is important to understand who these generations are and what differences they bring to the workplace.