Career Field Overview
People are working longer than ever before, either by choice or for financial reasons. While there are legal protections to prevent age discrimination in the workforce against those over the age of 40, 78% of older adult workers report experiencing age discrimination. Individuals who work in HR with a gerontology background understand the value of an intergenerational workforce, the benefits of having employees with experience, and the importance of bias training in order to prevent age discrimination in the workplace.