Have you ever worn a tank top or flip flops in the winter? Have you ever thrown perfectly fine milk out because the sell by date is in the past? Have you ever dumped a healthy plant because it’s no longer in season? These are all examples of how our society is overly focused on what’s new and what’s in season.
In today’s blog and podcast, I take that mistaken belief system that “new is better” and look at it through the prism of ageism in the workplace. I explore its prevalence, manifestations, and impact on individuals. Additionally, I examine how ageism intersects with the concept of disenfranchised grief, shedding light on the emotional toll it can take on older workers.
