Gen Z to Boomers: Tackling Ageism & Stereotypes in Recruitment
Whether it’s Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, or Baby Boomers, most of us carry assumptions—especially about generations other than our own. But are those assumptions accurate? Often, they’re based on media narratives, a single experience, or hearsay—and they can lead to unhelpful biases, especially in recruitment. And our clients are no different. That’s why it’s our job to support them in attracting and retaining the best talent—without letting generational stereotypes get in the way. But we can’t help them do that effectively unless we deepen our own understanding first. ⭐Many recruiters and clients still hold outdated stereotypes about different generations ⭐ The challenges each group faces are real—but vary greatly ⭐ When we’re informed, we can guide clients to hire and retain more inclusively So what do we need to know to break down these assumptions and help our clients recruit without bias? My guest on this show is Maria Murphy - Recruitment Director at SmithCarey Ltd. Maria has dedicated over eight years to connecting exceptional talent with forward-thinking FMCG companies, shaping the industry's future across sales, marketing and operations. But her role extends way beyond recruitment; like a lot of us, Maria has become a trusted advisor, empowering her clients to make informed hiring decisions. Engaging and retaining candidates from different age groups and overcoming unhelpful assumptions is something she gets asked to advise on a lot, which is why we’ve made it the theme of today’s show. We will cover… 💡Common generational stereotypes - and where they come from 💡The specific challenges each group may face in today’s job market 💡What clients can do to attract, support, and retain top talent at every age If you want to support your clients in building age-diverse, inclusive teams and challenge unconscious bias in hiring, this is the episode for you. I look forward to having you there. A lot of people ask me what software I use to stream these shows...it's StreamYard. If you'd like to check it out and get a $10 discount use this link - https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5342276534534144
