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: Discrimination
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,…
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…
What is the One Thing Your Company did that Made You Resign?
Companies often imposed strict policies for the well-being of the profits and of course, other employees. However, there are times where policies make no sense and may be even selfish. I had some of my friends and close acquaintances dishes out the things their ex-companies did that made them throw in their letters and walked….
How to Work with a Team Member with ADHD
When you get a group of people with different personalities to work in a close-knitted space like in an office, a spark can cause communication breakdown, conflict and disagreement. For most of us, having an eccentric colleague can be frustrating to work with. In one minute, they are brilliant and reliable. The next minute, they…
Singapore is the 2nd-Worst Globally For Workplace Diversity; 1 In 4 Workers Bullied
A recent report published in the Straits Times, stating that Singapore is the 2nd worst in the world for workplace diversity with 1 in every 4 workers abused at work. Really? Is Singapore such a bad workplace? Singapore is known to many as one of Asia’s major economic players. Many foreigners looking for work often…
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