International Day of Older Persons

The International Day of Older Persons is a UN day held on 1 October. It recognises the contribution of older people and draws attention to age inclusion.

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1 October is the UN's International Day of Older Persons. Many workplaces now span several generations, and that mix of experience is a real strength. It's a good moment to check our assumptions about age, whether that's who gets picked for new projects or who we think understands technology. Why not try a two-way mentoring pair, where colleagues at different career stages learn from each other? Find out more at [link].

1 October is the UN's International Day of Older Persons. Many workplaces now span several generations, and that mix of experience is a real strength. It's a good moment to check our assumptions about age, whether that's who gets picked for new projects or who we think understands technology. Why not try a two-way mentoring pair, where colleagues at different career stages learn from each other? Find out more at [link].

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It's the International Day of Older Persons. Experience comes at every age, and so does learning, so who has taught you something unexpected lately?

It's the International Day of Older Persons. Experience comes at every age, and so does learning, so who has taught you something unexpected lately?

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- Age bias works in both directions, so watch for assumptions about older and younger colleagues. - Make sure development and stretch opportunities are open to people at every career stage. - Flexible working, caring responsibilities and phased retirement can all matter to colleagues later in their careers.

- Age bias works in both directions, so watch for assumptions about older and younger colleagues.
- Make sure development and stretch opportunities are open to people at every career stage.
- Flexible working, caring responsibilities and phased retirement can all matter to colleagues later in their careers.

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Celebrate experience without stereotyping, and avoid jokes about age, which can quietly exclude. Don't assume anyone's age or their plans.

Celebrate experience without stereotyping, and avoid jokes about age, which can quietly exclude. Don't assume anyone's age or their plans.

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International Day of Older Persons: What we're doing this year
It's International Day of Older Persons — here's how you can get involved
This week: International Day of Older Persons + team news
1 October: International Day of Older Persons at [Company]

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