How To Mobilize, Maintain And Maximize All-Aged Talent

If companies are not promoting youth employment and strategizing to attract and retain older talent, ... More ageism could be making them blind to talent.
Employers are largely unprepared to attract and retain talent, especially younger and older talent, according to Dr. Vânia de la Fuente-Núñez. If companies are not promoting youth employment and strategizing to attract and retain older talent, ageism could be making them blind to talent.
“Globally, only 21% of companies have policies to address ageism,” says Fuente-Núñez. “And only a meager 13% have specific measures to leverage an intergenerational workforce.”
Fuente-Núñez, a medical doctor, author, anthropologist and public health expert, is dedicated to addressing critical global issues, particularly combatting ageism. Formerly with the World Health Organization, Fuente-Núñez was the lead researcher for the Global Report on Ageism, the first comprehensive report addressing the impact of age-based stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination on people of all ages.
What causes talent blindness?
“Employers not being fully aware of the benefits for workplace age diversity,” says Fuente-Núñez. “Without awareness, there is no investment.”