Age Diversity

Running head: INCREASING AGE DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE 1

Age Diversity Analysis

Increasing Age Diversity in the Workplace

Southern New Hampshire University

Nina A. Perez

AGE DIVERSITY ANALYSIS 2

Abstract

This case study analysis has been created to identify when and where age discrimination may occur and how to avoid it in the work place. Age discrimination is defined as treating someone less favorably because of his age.** The aspects explored in this case study are how employment relationships change as population ages, if increasing age diversity will create new challenges for managers, policies that may lead to discrimination charges and how they can be prevented, challenges that organizations may encounter, actions an organization should take to overcome diversity challenges, and the importance of having a diverse workforce. This case study analysis will provide information on how to prevent age discrimination and how to make a more diverse workforce.

Keywords: Diversity, Age Discrimination, Age Diversity, Discrimination policies

AGE DIVERSITY ANALYSIS 3

Introduction

Treating someone differently because of his age is considered a form of discrimination in the workforce. Although discrimination is mostly seen as a racial term, discrimination can also include, age, religion, gender, and physical and mental ability. The demographics of the American workforce have changed dramatically over the last 50 years. In the 1950s, more than 60% of the American workforce consisted of white males. They were typically the sole breadwinners in the household, expected to retire by age 65 and spend their retirement years in leisure activities. Today, the American workforce is a better reflection of the population with a significant mix of genders, race, religion, age and other background factors (Lindnberger, J 2014). This analysis will provide information on how to prevent age discrimination and how it is beneficial to have a...