Older workers are more likely to experience deliberate exclusion in the workplace than their younger colleagues, according to new research.
Older workers are more likely to experience deliberate exclusion in the workplace than their younger colleagues, according to new research.
Recruitment and employment tech company CareerWallet conducted the survey, which revealed that nearly twice as many over 55s report exclusion behaviour from colleagues and management than those under 35. Nearly one in five (19 per cent) admitted to being impacted by this behaviour at work.
The extensive survey also showed that nearly a third (32%) of those over 55 also experience bullying in the workplace – higher than any other age group. Other disturbing behaviours that older workers have experienced included inappropriate comments (24%), sexist behaviour (13%) and offensive comments (19%).
The results should be concerning for employers across the UK as it highlights that many older employees are being excluded and even bullied at workplaces. These workers can provide a wealth of benefits and experience to many businesses, but many firms are failing to provide a culture where they are being respected or perceived positively.
The most recent Ukie Census revealed that the UK games industry has more younger people working in it than the overall UK workforce. The stats are as follows:
25 or younger – 13%
26-30 – 24%
31-35 – 22%
36-40 – 16%
41-45 – 10%
46-50 – 8%
51 or older – 4%
Notably, the four per cent of games industry employees aged 51 or older compares with 32 per cent of people in the UK’s overall workplace of the same age. Are we missing out on a whole set of talent by not attracting older workers to our studios?
Empower-Up has a whole section devoted to Age, covering legal requirements and articles about supporting older employees.
You can find it here – https://empower-up.com/topic/age
