What Do Older Workers Bring to the Table? With Inclusion Researcher Daniel Jolles

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In raising the topic of the experience of aging in tech, a big question loomed for me: “What do experienced older workers bring to the table for their employers?” Today's guest has made answering this question his life’s work.

Daniel Jolles, a one-time tech consultant, is a researcher in behavioral science at the London School of Economics (LSE), studying to get his Ph.D. in Psychology. Daniel’s studies apply behavioral science to age-diversity efforts and age inclusion in the workplace. His work at the LSE with the Inclusion Institute focuses on workplace generations and aging.

In addition, Daniel supports research at the Age Equity Alliance, which focuses on age equity at work. So he is the perfect guest to discuss the topic at hand. Stick around to hear what the research says about persistent age bias in hiring and Daniel’s take on why companies should ensure they have a wide age range represented in their employee ranks.

“I do know from past data that when older workers are unemployed, they tend to spend longer being unemployed.”

- Daniel Jolles

In This Episode:

-Learn a little bit about Daniel Jolles, what he does, his research, and his interest in the topic of age diversity and equity at work

-Daniel shares his thoughts on workers enjoying the world while they still can vs. waiting until retirement before doing what they really want to do in life

-Older Workers vs. Younger Workers - Breaking the Stereotypes and societal view on aging

-Does Daniel's research support the hypothesis about the lack of acknowledgment for older people now?

-Daniel shares the results of a simulated hiring decision where we see older candidates less likely to be selected

-How do we show organizations what they're losing out on by not employing older workers and by not having an intergenerational workforce?

-A key takeaway and an action item for you from today's conversation

And more!

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-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljolles/

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