WISE: Age-Inclusive Workplaces

In this episode we talk with Carolynne Mahood, Founder of On Your Own Time about why age diversity and inclusion in the workplace matters.

Across Canada, many older adults who want or need to keep working are being overlooked, not because they lack ability but because of ageism. When older adults are excluded from meaningful work, it not only impacts their income and independence, it can also reinforce ageist stereotypes that contribute to social isolation, a known risk factor for abuse.

One approach to building age-inclusive, future-ready workplaces is to provide employers with tailored and inclusive hiring tools that make it easier to create environments where experience is valued as an asset, not a liability.

Our guest highlights an innovative program she Founded, W.I.S.E. (Wisdom. Inclusivity. Synergy. Equity), a national Certification program, that combats ageism in the workplace and recognizes workplaces that actively support and retain experienced workers through inclusive, flexible, and age-positive practices.

In this episode we learn about:

experiences older workers are having when trying to find work why age inclusion and diversity in the workplace is beneficial how employers can be champions of age inclusion by becoming WISE Certified. To further bring awareness to ageism, this episode is also being launched on October 9th, Ageism Awareness Day in Canada. Led by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, this campaign amplifies efforts to raise awareness about ageism in all its forms and sectors—including workplaces. Our interview aligns with this year's theme: "Age is a Strength: Building Belonging, Challenging Ageism".

Until next time - Stay Vibrant!

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Websites:

On Your Own Time

https://www.onyourowntime.ca/

W.I.S.E.