AGE-PROOFING AI: Enabling an intergenerational workforce to benefit from AI
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Generation’s new research, supported by The SCAN Foundation, which included survey responses from 2,610 employees over age 45 working in entry-level and mid-level roles and 1,488 employers, explores the challenges and opportunities facing midcareer and older workers in navigating the rise of AI in the workplace.
Date Updated: 10/04/2024Data reveals that many employers are missing opportunities to fully leverage AI, particularly with experienced workers. Employers surveyed anticipate a decline in entry- and mid-level hiring by 22% to 60% over the next year, which is likely to exacerbate age bias in the workforce. The survey also found hiring ageism amplified in roles that use AI, with 90% of hiring managers in the U.S. likely to consider candidates under age 35 for AI-related roles, compared to only 32% for those over age 60. Read the report to learn more about how employers, workforce programs, and older workers can approach AI in the workplace.