According to data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 5 out of every 100 working Mexicans are 65 years or older. This age group faces significant challenges: ageism or discrimination based on age, the need to adapt to new technologies, and sometimes difficulties in accessing job opportunities.

In this context, the “Labor Thermometer” survey conducted by the Mexican job board OCC, in its 217th week (from August 16 to 23), asked 2,286 workers in Mexico if they believe that older adults face more challenges in the current labor market than younger individuals.

77% of participants indicated that older workers face more challenges than younger ones. Within this group, 48% attributed these difficulties to biases, 29% to the technology gap, 15% stated that the difficulty varies depending on the sector, and 8% expressed that the challenges are not similar for everyone.

Furthermore, respondents mentioned several strategies and initiatives that companies should prioritize to promote intergenerational interaction and increase diversity.

29% argued that companies should enhance their leadership skills, 26% mentioned continuous training as a key strategy, 25% emphasized the importance of creating diverse teams, and the remaining 20% suggested that, in addition to generating opportunities, companies should develop plans to facilitate the adaptation of this age group.

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