Age discrimination in the workplace is a problem for any organisation, both big and small. It can quickly become a part of the company’s culture even if there are clear anti-harassment and discrimination policies enforced in the company. Employees often ignore these policies for various reasons, and supervisors and other high-ranking officials can find it…
Tag: Bias
Why Ageism Exist in Our Companies
Age discrimination is a problem for every industry, regardless of how big or small the organisation is. Suppose you look at the data in every sector regarding age discrimination. In that case, you will notice that many said that they were discriminated against due to their age, even during the recruitment process. Some would say…
10 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace
Workplace discrimination happens on various fronts, one of which is on the age front. Ageism primarily targets employees in their 50s, with the younger employees and employers having negative stereotypes towards their older employees. Companies deny having ageism in the workplace, considering the various laws against it. Good companies has regulations in the workplace. However,…
How to Deal with Bias at Your Workplace
Workplace bias is one of the most common issues that hamper any business in any industry. When it occurs, our subconscious zeros in on our “intuition” or “groupings” to create fast decisions without considering if it’s suitable for the task at hand. Changing workplace bias can be difficult because of how ingrained it is in…
Guest Post: BACK IN THE TRAINING ROOM – CONFLICT RESOLUTION
I love guest post hunting. And sometimes, if I am lucky, someone will drop in a request to collaborate on a post. This time I am lucky to stumble upon a wonderful website with similar niche and passion that MiddleMe has. Sean is also a newly joined reader who wrote the following article. Please do…
How to Hire The Right Freelancer for Your Business?
Planning to get a freelancer for your business? Hiring a freelancer is no easy decision to make because there are a lot of freelancers offering their services in the market. Some of them may not even be in contact with you regularly or have a regular fee for their work. They also have other clients…
Why Women Should Take Risks at Work
In the workplace, you may notice that there is a disparity in the number of women. Most senior positions are held by men and only a handful of these positions are held by women. There are many reasons why women don’t usually stand out at work and not take risks. One reason could be the…
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