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Our #InternalisedAgeism webinar has now started.
We will be exploring:
- the links between ageism and ableism.
- how occupational health can play a role in managing health.
- the role that internalised ageism plays in shaping training and professional development.
We will be exploring:
- the links between ageism and ableism.
- how occupational health can play a role in managing health.
- the role that internalised ageism plays in shaping training and professional development.
Being old is regularly portrayed as being in worse health.
This is then internalised as the pessimistic view that we will all be in poor health as we age.
Dr Mariska van der Horst, Assistant Professor at @VUamsterdam, presents during our #InternalisedAgeism webinar.
This is then internalised as the pessimistic view that we will all be in poor health as we age.
Dr Mariska van der Horst, Assistant Professor at @VUamsterdam, presents during our #InternalisedAgeism webinar.
Do older workers avoid training at work because of #InternalisedAgeism?
How do we create a training climate in which employees do not assume a negative association between ageing, decline and loss of motivation?
We are now discussing these questions in our breakout sessions.
How do we create a training climate in which employees do not assume a negative association between ageing, decline and loss of motivation?
We are now discussing these questions in our breakout sessions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that remote working/learning is possible and affordable for many employers/educators.
But will it continue to be an option for people with disabilities moving forward?
Just one of the points raised in our #InternalisedAgeism breakout sessions.
But will it continue to be an option for people with disabilities moving forward?
Just one of the points raised in our #InternalisedAgeism breakout sessions.
Our #InternalisedAgeism breakout sessions are exploring how employers can make workplaces more inclusive.
Our attendees pointed out that this cannot be done without consulting people with disabilities and of all ages from the beginning and throughout strategy implementation.
Our attendees pointed out that this cannot be done without consulting people with disabilities and of all ages from the beginning and throughout strategy implementation.
Some older workers may be afraid to disclose their health conditions for fear of losing their job.
Our second #InternalisedAgeism breakout session will explore how we can create a climate in which managers and employees can talk about and respond effectively to health issues.
Our second #InternalisedAgeism breakout session will explore how we can create a climate in which managers and employees can talk about and respond effectively to health issues.
COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the need for employers to protect the health of their staff.
We now need to capitalise on this to ensure this continues post-pandemic.
@VickerstaffS from @UniKent on how we can create more inclusive workplaces in our #InternalisedAgeism webinar.
We now need to capitalise on this to ensure this continues post-pandemic.
@VickerstaffS from @UniKent on how we can create more inclusive workplaces in our #InternalisedAgeism webinar.
@VickerstaffS from @UniKent closes our #InternalisedAgeism webinar.
Thanks to all who took part in an enriching and thought-provoking discussion on the links between ageism and ableism in the workplace.
A recording of the event will be available on our website shortly.
Thanks to all who took part in an enriching and thought-provoking discussion on the links between ageism and ableism in the workplace.
A recording of the event will be available on our website shortly.
