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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

Allwork

Data shows how older generations of Americans are pushing back their retirement, some are even returning to the workforce. Nearly half felt ignored after submitting applications or attending interviews. think employers should provide anti-bias training and 45.5% These age groups differ greatly in work and lifestyle preferences.

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The U.S. Needs More Tradespeople and Women Are Answering the Call

Success

For every five plumbers or electricians that retire, only one young person comes into the trades behind them,” says Erin Izen, head of philanthropy and community investments at The Home Depot Foundation. Now, she is a steamfitter foreman for Hooper Corporation and trains apprentices. population at the time.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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Ageism is when employers treat an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age, which can apply to younger people with less experience, or older people who are close to what is traditionally considered retirement age. . Implementing unconscious bias training for all employees is a good foundation.

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

BMT Office Administration

Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. However, some of that excitement is probably due to the pay raise that they expect will come with the promotion. But sometimes employers offer promotions without an increase in pay, a growing phenomenon called dry promotions. What is a dry promotion?

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How to Promote Your Book, No Publicist Needed

Success

He was retiring from the station. He had published his horror novel Fiona’s Guardians in 2020 and was in the process of promoting it. Interested to see how his book promotion went, I connected with him on social media. One laugh reaction and a couple months later, I scheduled an interview. DK: This is a two-part answer.

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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

When given the opportunity to meet with someone fairly new to the profession and someone embracing an upcoming retirement to explore even more in life, I enthusiastically embrace the moment and ask several questions of each! The team shares varied views and appropriate input for decision making that helps promote the company’s mission.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Job Interviews. Most people who show up for a job interview are going to say that they can do the job. Business Development.

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