September 03, 2024

Exploring Ageism in the Workplace: Redefining Mentorship and Layoffs

47 minutes

Ageism is more than just a buzzword—it's a reality impacting every generation in the workplace. From mentorship dynamics to the relevance of institutional knowledge, this episode dives into the complexities of age-related assumptions, the importance of soft skills, and how downsizing strategies disproportionately affect certain demographics.

In this episode, we look at ageism, workplace dynamics, soft skills, institutional knowledge, mentorship, layoffs, and downsizing, exploring how these elements intersect and impact careers across generations.

Key Takeaways:

Ageism in the workplace impacts individuals across different generations, leading to misconceptions and biases.

Soft skills and meaningful relationships are critical for career success and navigating generational differences.

Institutional knowledge is becoming less relevant in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven workplace.

Mentorship should evolve into a reciprocal relationship where both mentor and mentee learn from each other.

Layoffs and downsizing are often used strategically to target specific age groups, requiring vigilant oversight to ensure fairness.

Continuous learning and adaptability are crucial in combating ageism and staying relevant in the modern workplace.

Chapters

00:00 Who is Lauren Winans

08:27 Ageism Across Different Generations

23:40 Audits and Evaluating Ageism Practices

32:22 Technology and Human Expertise

39:42 Layoffs and Downsizing

Connect with Lauren here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencwinans

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September 03, 2024

Exploring Ageism in the Workplace: Redefining Mentorship and Layoffs

47 minutes

Key Takeaways:

Ageism in the workplace impacts individuals across different generations, leading to misconceptions and biases.

Soft skills and meaningful relationships are critical for career success and navigating generational differences.

Institutional knowledge is becoming less relevant in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven workplace.

Mentorship should evolve into a reciprocal relationship where both mentor and mentee learn from each other.

Layoffs and downsizing are often used strategically to target specific age groups, requiring vigilant oversight to ensure fairness.

Continuous learning and adaptability are crucial in combating ageism and staying relevant in the modern workplace.

Chapters

00:00 Who is Lauren Winans

08:27 Ageism Across Different Generations

23:40 Audits and Evaluating Ageism Practices

32:22 Technology and Human Expertise

39:42 Layoffs and Downsizing

Connect with Lauren here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencwinans

Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network

Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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