In Your Workplace

A job ad recently asked for the applicant to be 'youthful in outlook and energetic', have 'drive' and 'motivation'. I knew I could do the job but felt too old at 58 to have 'youthful enthusiasm'. Can organisations do this to lead only young people to apply?

I had a wry smile when I read this question as I am only a few months away from 58 myself and I definitely don't feel too old for anything. This is clearly age discrimination and organisations cannot do this. This type of behaviour must be challenged as it has a significantly harmful effect on staff and businesses. It damages internal relationships, it impacts on individual productivity and it creates division with teams.