A
recent article posted on The Economic Times speaks about how a study by
Randstad India has revealed that 31% of Indian emplovees have experienced bias
or discrimination due to their age at work. The study, which covered nearly
1,000 respondents, found that pharma, healthcare & life sciences, and
business process outsourcing/IT-enabled services were the sectors where the
highest proportions of respondents experienced ageism. Construction,
infrastructure, and real estate followed closely, with 41% of respondents
experiencing ageism.
A
new study on ageism at workplace has found that about 31% of employees in India
experienced a bias or discrimination at work because of their age.
The
study by talent management company
Randstad
India found that pharma, healthcare & life sciences as well as business
process outsourcing/IT-enabled services were the two sectors where the highest
proportions of respondents (43% experienced ageism.
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These
sectors were followed closely by construction, infrastructure and real estate
where 41% of respondents said they experienced ageism, according to the study
titled 'Beyond Numbers: Intergenerational Insights on Ageism'.
The
study, which covered almost 1,000respondents, revealed that 40% of the survey
workforce have either experienced or witnessed ageism at work (did not face
ageism themselves but saw it happening to others).
"Ageism
is one of the most overlooked unconscious biases made at the workplace across
levels," said Viswanath PS, MD & CEO,Randstad India.
"Overcoming
ageism requires a conscious effort to recognise and challenge stereotypes to
create an environment where experience and fresh perspectives are equally
valued. By fostering an inclusive culture that embraces employees of all ages,
organisations can harness the full potential of their workforce, driving
collaboration, innovation and growth," he added.
"It
is essential that we recognise the unique contributions that individuals of all
age groups bring to the table and work actively to integrate their experiences
into the fabric of our companies."
"It
is essential that we recognise the unique contributions that individuals of all
age groups bring to the table and work actively to integrate their experiences
into the fabric of our companies."
The
study revealed that 42% of employees aged below 55 years experienced or
witnessed ageism at the workplace, compared to 29% of employees aged above 55
years. Fewer respondents aged under 35 years (51%) agreed their contribution
was valued because of their age, compared to respondents aged above 35 years
(63%).
About
27% of all respondents felt they were not fairly compensated due to their age.
The
data suggested that younger age group: faced more age discrimination than older
age groups. There was a general lack of trust in the youngest age group's
abilities and skills while the oldest age group experienced the privilege of
age-based and seniority-based respect.
About
42% of women reported experiencing or witnessing ageism, compared to 37% of
men, a reflection of how ageism at work intersects with other dimensions of
diversity.
Employees
from Indian MNCs (Indian companies with global presence) reported higher
instances of ageism, with 41% affirming they faced age-related biases. On the
other hand, of respondents from MNGs headquartered outside of India, 29% agreed
there was age-related bias in their workplace.
Read
more at:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com//jobs/hr-policies-trends/31-of-employees-in-india-experienced-ageism-at-work-randstad/articleshow/110662440.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst