Ageism has repeatedly been found to be the leading form of discrimination in the workplace, affecting both job applicants and workers. 62% of workers aged 50 and above believe older workers continue to face age discrimination, and over 93% assert that ageism in the workplace is a regular.

And yet only 8% of companies list age on their DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) statements...

What’s more, there are many points of intersectionality uncover. As well as remembering that ageism can affect anyone at any age, it can manifest in different ways based on issues such as gender, race, disability or sexuality. So understanding these differences is fundamental to addressing them effectively.

In this episode, Jacynth is joined pro-age speaker, facilitator, thought starter, and  the founder and CEO of Second Act Women Barbara Brooks, and together they dive deeply into how age bias manifests in the workplace: from recruitment & HR issues; to why age is so often left off the DEI agenda; to the importance and value of intergenerational workforces; to how age discrimination is protected differently the UK vs US under employment law.

And they particularly hone in on gendered ageism (the intersectionality between ageism and sexism), and its impact on women over a certain age, discussing how women themselves can address this - as well as be allies and support one another - and what work places can also do to help. That is, of course, if that's necessary at all; after all there is a controversial theory that suggests older women have it easier in the workplace....

All this, and more, is explored in the latest episode.