Over the next few weeks, we\nwill be focusing on the topic of diversity on our channels. But what does that\nactually mean? Diversity comes from Latin and means variety and diversity. The\nterm Diversity focuses on the similarities and differences between us humans.\nThe focus lies on historically evolved societal differentiations that have\ncreated social inequalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, there are inequalities relating to the\nage of the people affected. On average, one in five people in Germany has been subject\nto discrimination because of their age. This can happen to any of us – both younger and older. Younger people, for\nexample, are often excluded from promotions because of their limited\nexperience or justified a lower salary because of their age. Older people often have a harder time getting a new job, they are no longer\nconsidered to have technical skills or they are assumed to be unmotivated and\ntired after a long career. In a Swiss survey on the topic of age stereotypes,\nonly 14.3% of respondents said they had no negative prejudices against older\nemployees. Do you have prejudices against older people? Discuss with us on\nInstagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But why do such stereotypes\nexist? In the past, older people were considered wise, were respected for their\nhigh level of life experience and could talk about times when the job\ndescription was still different. This exchange of knowledge and generations can\nbe of great value to companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two studies conducted by the\nUniversity of Giessen with over 600 German and British participants found a\nreduction in the exchange of knowledge between older and younger workers where\nageism was prevalent. The lack of self-confidence of those affected was cited\nas the reason; they were less confident in actively sharing their knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It often starts with simple\nformulations. For example, as soon as a “young, highly motivated\nteam” is mentioned, it could be assumed that older people are old and\nunmotivated. According to the Nuremberg Regional Labor Court, this is already\ndiscrimination. The basis for this is the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).\n“The aim of the law: is to prevent or eliminate disadvantages for reasons\n(…) of age (…).”\n\nBut\nwhat can be done about age discrimination? The answer, as is often the case, is\ncommunication. Discuss the problem at your job. Communicate with older workers\nabout your experiences on this topic and help create a relaxed working\natmosphere for older and younger workers!\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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