Diversity and inclusion has become a buzz-phrase in recent years, as workplaces strive to create more inclusive work environments for all. While much of the focus has been on eliminating gender and race biases, less of a focus has been placed on how age is viewed in the workplace.
By 2024, workers age 55 and older will represent 25% of the nation's workforce, according to Hiscox's "2019 Ageism in the Workplace Study," which surveyed 400 full-time U.S. employees over the age of 40.
As the demographic make-up of workplaces changes, new challenges present themselves, including age discrimination.
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