Age Equity Alliance builds best-in-class workplaces for all ages. Age Equity Alliance, a Texas-based 501(c)(3) working globally, is proud to announce the appointment of two new board members, …
How Does Longevity Impact Work and Life?
Robert Harper, Member, AEA Board of Directors Longevity is an opportunity. Just think about the benefits of people living and working longer. Not only are we adding years to life, but we are also …
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Seven Benefits of Hiring Older Talent
In today's rapidly evolving job market, employers must tap into every available talent pool to stay competitive. One often overlooked and undervalued group is older workers. According to research by …
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AEA Adds Two New Board Members
As a leading US-based nonprofit working globally with progressive organisations to to attract, develop, and retain the best available talent, we are pleased to announce the appointments of Robert …
Eradicating Workplace Ageism
Age Equity Alliance was born from the working group "Old School at Work" brought together in January, 2020 under the umbrella of Old School. Together with the support of volunteers, we focused …
Population Changes Doesn’t Mean Talent Has to Be A Scare Resource
The world’s population is growing older and birth rates continue to decline. Current trends show that 23 nations–including Spain and Japan–will see populations halved by 2100. There are now as …
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Dr. Becca Levy: Addressing Age Bias & Stereotypes As Easy as A, B, C
I've been reading Dr. Becca Levy's new book "Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & How Well You Live." Dr. Levy is well known for determining that positive age …
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Similarities & Differences Cannot Be Assumed, They Must Be Discovered
As an organization, Age Equity Alliance has advocated for the discontinuation of generational labels. The reasons are many, but a recent meeting gave me another example of why. I've never …
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A Question to the Younger Worker–Is This Your Future?
Two scenarios are unfolding before us if we don't change societal beliefs and employee culture around age in the workplace. More older people will become impoverished. And, the younger worker will …
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Learning from Others Across the Age Spectrum
I recently went down the internet rabbit hole after sneaking a peek into PBS' Brief But Spectacular series. I've been there before and loved it, so no surprise that I wandered back again. But this …
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Age Equity Alliance Elects New Board Officers
AUSTIN, Texas – March 25, 2022 Age Equity Alliance (AEA) works with leaders to ensure a diverse, age-equitable work culture. Workplace Age Equity is the building and retaining talent across the age …
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Why Are Age-Equitable Companies Hiding In The Shadows?
Companies need to lead by example if we're going to evolve from an antiquated, ageist model around age and aging at work. Culture is reflected in the workplace and vice-versa. Change has to start …
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AEA Board Director Nate Gay Resigns
AEA Director Nate Gay has resigned from the Age Equity Alliance Board effective January 1, 2022. Nate, a senior software engineer with WP Engine, was instrumental in the early formation of Age Equity …
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When Waiting Isn’t Worth It, Just Launch
When AEA first launched, it was the beginning of the COVID journey. In the same month we incorporated in Texas, our nation witnessed the tragic murder of George Floyd. The small core team asked …
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New Year, New Opportunities
There should be no shame in age–whatever yours may be. Whether you are just beginning your career, pivoting to a new one after decades of experience, or continuing a longtime occupation, you should …
AEA is Giving Back on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is about how we all give to the things that are important to us. For Age Equity Alliance (AEA) what’s important is teaching others about the many ways age bias and discrimination show …
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Here’s How You Can Get Amazon to Contribute to Age Equity Alliance
With every passing month, Age Equity Alliance continues to find ways to advance our mission for workplace age equity. Now we can benefit from charitable donations made by AmazonSmile. Everyone …
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AEA Board of Directors Elects Five New Members
After months of recruiting, vetting, interviewing, and going through the final selections, the AEA Board is happy to announce five new directors who share a commitment to workplace age equity across …
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Workplace Age Equity Is Here to Stay
Workplace age equity is not a buzzword–it’s for real, and it's here to stay. In fact, it’s the only way organizations will recruit and retain diverse talent to drive their businesses. How can I be so …
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Signs That People Are More Accepting About Their Age
Age Equity Alliance volunteer blogger Barb Koppe is interested in 50+ adults and healthy aging issues. In this article, she highlights signs that people are becoming more comfortable with …
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Mental Health and Age Equity
The workplace should be a place for all. No matter how long it takes, we need to take steps to improve job access and age equity in the workplace. Without question, the constant drive for success …
Creating New Intergenerational Conversations
Intergenerational care for older adults had always been second nature to me. Despite my grandparents living an ocean’s length away in the Philippines, I found myself spending time with older residents …
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Moving Mountains to Create Workplace Age Equity
Engaging companies in a dialog around age and aging in the workplace and the concept of age equity feels a bit like moving mountains. But I can face this challenge because I know I’m not doing it …
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Why Now Is The Time To Press Leaders For Age Equity
Over the last year, many people have asked if now is the time to push age equity in the workplace. After all, the current climate is rightfully focused on #BLM and #MeToo. I address this question in …
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Age Equity Doesn’t Need to be Complicated
I’ve often used the racial and gender equality movements to explain what it will take for leaders to create age equity in the workplace. White men first had to concede the importance of racial …
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One Year Later … What Progress We’ve Made!
A year after holding our first interest meetings under the Old School sponsorship, we can look back and celebrate incredible progress. The good news is we're just getting started! This time last …
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AEA On Youtube: 100 messages in 100 days on creating age equity in the workplace
On 1 January 2021, Age Equity Alliance began its 100 in 100 campaign–100 messages about age inclusion in 100 days. Bite-sized messages provide how-tos, questions to consider, research findings, and a …
Let’s Put 2020 Behind And Focus On 2021 Potential
If you prefer the YouTube version click here. We can all agree that 2020 put the world through the wringer. In the U.S., even more so since we were also dealing with racial unrest and an …
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A Sense of Purpose: Lifelong Satisfaction For All Ages
by Deb Gale No matter what age, a sense of purpose is a powerful driver of satisfaction and happiness. It enhances a sense of self, providing clarity and direction in both personal and …
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