Debunking five common stereotypes about older workers
Despite age-related discrimination being prohibited by law, many employers hire younger applicants because of unfounded myths about age and productivity.
By Ricardo Twumasi and Sheena Johnson, University of Manchester
Legislation to outlaw discrimination on the basis of age was first introduced in the UK in 2006. It was designed to protect people of all ages from discrimination, but older workers are more likely to be adversely affected by age-related stereotypes. It seems there are a number of unfair assumptions about the ability of older workers, which in turn influences how people behave towards older job applicants.
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