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One of the biggest factors shaping an organization’s access to talent is how narrowly it defines its talent window. Across recruitment and retention, capable individuals are consistently …
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Workplace culture is not a static construct. It is continuously shaped—intentionally or unintentionally—through leadership behavior, organizational signals and the everyday experience of work. Just as …
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Organizations are no longer operating in predictable environments. Workforce stability has become a strategic variable as geopolitical instability, economic volatility and sustained labor market …
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Workforce Stability Is A Strategic Variable Image by Mohamed_hassan from Pixabay Organizations are operating in an environment defined by uncertainty. Geopolitical instability, economic …
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A Well-Intentioned Strategy With Narrow Reach Many organizations invest heavily in identifying and developing high-potential employees. The objective is clear: build leadership pipelines and ensure …
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Organizations across industries are describing the same pattern: roles remain open longer, hiring cycles extend, and retention feels increasingly unpredictable. The most common explanation is a talent …
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September 24, 2020–that's an important date. It's the day that starts the count for applications under consideration for an age bias lawsuit against Workday, Inc. If you've applied for ANY jobs …
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Intergenerational teams can be a powerful driver of innovation, productivity, and long-term success. By creating a culture that values and embraces an all-aged workplace, employers can tap into …
Age bias is often treated as a cultural issue or a matter of individual intent. In practice, it more often functions as a systems problem—embedded in hiring language, screening tools, and assumptions …
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Inherently Age-Neutral Internal mobility is critical for retention, adaptability, and workforce resilience. Yet in many organizations, movement between roles remains limited, informal, or unevenly …
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Age bias is often treated as a cultural problem or a matter of individual intent. One of the most obvious ways it surfaces in practice is when workforce systems are under strain—during layoffs, hiring …
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Because workforce strategies that overlook age-neutral design risk excluding capable talent at scale. In 2026, workforce strategy can no longer be separated from how organizations design systems …
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If you've noticed an increasing number of headlines about college students struggling to find work, you're not mistaken. Over the last year, employers have been approaching early-career hiring with …
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When you have a business idea that feels spot-on and shows the potential to scale, age shouldn’t matter. After all, there are examples of successful founders across the age spectrum. That said, more …
For Immediate Release: Age Equity Alliance Receives Unrestricted Grant from Primetime Partners Co-Founder Abby Miller Levy Funds to Support Longevity Mindset Index and Publication of …
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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 new board member Surbhi …
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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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 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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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