Age discrimination: more than 50-year-olds are desperately fighting for jobs!
Age discrimination: more than 50-year-olds are desperately fighting for jobs!
In Schleswig-Holstein, there are more than 31,000 people over 50 years without a job, which makes alarming 33.7 percent of the unemployment rate in the region. These terrifying numbers are underpinned by the statement by Knut Böhrnsen, the spokesman for the Federal Employment Agency in Schleswig-Holstein. He emphasizes that returning to the labor market is a challenge, especially in economically difficult times: "If the economy is going well, the chances are better, but it will be difficult for everyone in weak markets." Age discrimination is an urgent problem, such as ndr reported.
The fact that job advertisements already often appeal to specific age groups is particularly questionable. Samiah El Samadoni, head of the Schleswig-Holstein anti-discrimination agency, pointed out that these practices not only worsen the opportunities of the Ü50-year-olds, but also endanger a broad horizon of experience in companies: "A 'young, dynamic team' excludes Ü50 candidates," she explains. In further investigations, the Job platform XING stated that every fourth respondents have already experienced discrimination at work for over 50 years. Unfortunately, women are disproportionately affected.
claims and hopes
In view of these alarming statistics, the Chamber of Commerce requires Schleswig-Holstein and the state representative for anti-discrimination more diversity in the teams. The idea is simple: a mixed team prevents a large age group from retiring at the same time, which significantly simplifies personnel planning. El Samadoni demands mentoring programs in which experienced employees can pass on their knowledge to younger colleagues. The Charter of Diversity, which has now joined 155 companies in Schleswig-Holstein, is also committed to a working environment that is free of discrimination by promoting diversity and tolerance. These are crucial steps to counter discrimination and open the labor market for all ages, such as the Antidiskrimination office indicated.| Details | |
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