Age diversity refers to including individuals from different age groups within a workplace or community. Recognising and valuing people of all ages is essential for creating an inclusive environment with equal opportunities to contribute and grow regardless of age.

In many organisations, age diversity fosters innovation, mutual learning, and a culture of respect. Older employees bring years of experience, historical insight, and a deep understanding of the industry, while younger employees often contribute fresh perspectives, technological skills, and innovative ideas.

Creating an age-inclusive environment ensures that stereotypes or biases related to age, such as assuming older workers are less tech-savvy or younger employees are inexperienced, are removed. Instead, age diversity promotes collaboration across generations, harnessing the unique strengths of each age group for a more dynamic and adaptable workforce.

"How might we advocate for intergenerational collaboration to increase job opportunities for younger graduates and older workers looking to find entry-level roles?"

GenLink is an online resource that advocates for implementing Intergenerational Collaboration through internships. This resource makes information on this subject more accessible to organisations and centralises it into one place.

By centralising details such as the benefits, implementation tools, and success stories, organisations are more likely to use this information to create job opportunities in the problem space.

This initiative aims to create more employment opportunities for individuals on both ends of the age spectrum, ultimately fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. 

Have a look at the GenLink Website Prototype: