Overview

The workplace of 2025 demands HR and business leaders who can navigate uncertainty with confidence and agility. This means understanding your whole workforce and your customer. This session gives you some insight into our newest entrants into the world of work. You’ll walk away knowing how to approach Gen Z and Gen X and everyone else.

Why you should Attend

In 1967, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed to protect workers aged 40 and older from unfair treatment in hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination. Nearly 60 years later, age bias remains one of the most persistent-and often overlooked-forms of workplace discrimination.

Despite the law, ageist attitudes still creep into job descriptions, interviews, performance reviews, and team dynamics. From phrases like “digital native” in job postings to assumptions about an older worker's ability to adapt or lead, age discrimination is rarely blatant-but it's widespread.

Inclusive practices in today’s multi-generational workforce aren’t just a legal requirement-they’re a strategic advantage. Older employees bring experience, stability, and institutional knowledge that can’t be easily replaced. Yet many companies unintentionally sideline these team members.

This practical, eye-opening session will help you:

• Understand what age discrimination really looks like (hint: it’s not always obvious)
  
• Identify policies and practices that may unintentionally violate the ADEA
  
• Build an age-inclusive culture that values and engages all employees, regardless of birth year
  
• Handle complaints or concerns about age discrimination with legal confidence and cultural sensitivity
  
• Recognize and overcome bias in hiring, promotions, and succession planning
  

Areas Covered in the Session

• Understanding the ADEA: What HR Must Know
  A quick but essential overview of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), including what the law protects, recent legal developments, and common employer missteps
  
• Recognizing Age Discrimination in All Its Forms
  Learn to identify subtle and overt age bias in hiring, workplace culture, and team dynamics
  
• Words Matter: Ageist Language in Job Postings and Reviews
  Discover how everyday language can lead to big legal risks. We'll break down ageist terminology and provide inclusive alternatives you can implement immediately
  
• Hiring and Promoting Fairly Across Generations
  Get actionable strategies for creating fair, inclusive, and legally sound job descriptions, interview processes, and promotion pathways
  
• Creating an Age-Inclusive Culture
  From flexible benefits to cross-generational mentorship programs, learn what it takes to foster a culture where employees of all ages feel valued and engaged
  
• Responding to Complaints and Avoiding Liability
  Understand your legal responsibilities when age discrimination concerns are raised, and how to respond appropriately without escalating risk
  
• Building a Competitive Edge with a Multigenerational Workforce
  See how leveraging the unique strengths of older workers-alongside younger generations-can drive innovation, retention, and bottom-line results
  

Who Will Benefit

• HR Managers and HR Business Partners
  
• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Professionals
  
• DEI and Culture Leaders
  
• Legal and Compliance Teams
  
• People Managers and Supervisors
  
• Learning & Development Professionals
  
• Executives and Business Owners