HR Glossary

What is Ageism?

Stereotyping, prejudice, or discrimination against individuals based on their age, particularly in hiring, promotion, and job assignments.

Why it matters in hiring

Ageism comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with A

• Affinity Bias
• ADKAR Model
• Affirmative Action
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Agentic AI in HR
• Agile HR
• Agile Performance Management
• Algorithmic Bias in Hiring

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