Is there ever a time when not hiring someone for a position due to their age is acceptable?
The only time I can think this may apply is for positions such as pilots, police officer, or any other position that requires heavy physical activity. I question that thinking at times, though. To say that someone cannot do a job because they are over 40, 50, 60 etc. is another form of discrimination. When the court system gets involved, it can turn into an ugly situation for the company and those involved. Large office supply retailer, Staples knows this firsthand. Let us get into some specifics.
Staples was founded by former supermarket chain executive, Tom Stemberg in 1986.
Upon working on his typewriter, the ribbon broke. Stemberg searched several …show more content…
It 's a holistic approach to business that recognizes the close connection between our financial success and our desire to make a positive impact on our associates, communities, and the planet by joining together the following areas: diversity, the environment, our community, and ethics (Staples Mission Statement, 2016).
Ageism in the Global Workplace 4
I would be willing to wager that almost every major corporation that has been in business for 25 or more years, has been through some sort of lawsuit. Bobby Dean Nickel, 64 was hired by Corporate Express in August of 2002 to be their facilities manager. Six years later, Corporate
Express was bought by Staples (Court Decisions, 2014). Nickel stated he was a good employee, receiving positive reviews from supervisors for nine years. Nickel alleged in his complaint that his managers wanted to terminate older employees (Court Decisions, 2014).
Nickel’s complaint also stated that he was the subject of many jokes at staff meetings and was referred to as “old coot” and “old goat” (Court Decisions, 2014). When a manager suggested he should resign, Nickel began experiencing false accusations and harassment
The only time I can think this may apply is for positions such as pilots, police officer, or any other position that requires heavy physical activity. I question that thinking at times, though. To say that someone cannot do a job because they are over 40, 50, 60 etc. is another form of discrimination. When the court system gets involved, it can turn into an ugly situation for the company and those involved. Large office supply retailer, Staples knows this firsthand. Let us get into some specifics.
Staples was founded by former supermarket chain executive, Tom Stemberg in 1986.
Upon working on his typewriter, the ribbon broke. Stemberg searched several …show more content…
It 's a holistic approach to business that recognizes the close connection between our financial success and our desire to make a positive impact on our associates, communities, and the planet by joining together the following areas: diversity, the environment, our community, and ethics (Staples Mission Statement, 2016).
Ageism in the Global Workplace 4
I would be willing to wager that almost every major corporation that has been in business for 25 or more years, has been through some sort of lawsuit. Bobby Dean Nickel, 64 was hired by Corporate Express in August of 2002 to be their facilities manager. Six years later, Corporate
Express was bought by Staples (Court Decisions, 2014). Nickel stated he was a good employee, receiving positive reviews from supervisors for nine years. Nickel alleged in his complaint that his managers wanted to terminate older employees (Court Decisions, 2014).
Nickel’s complaint also stated that he was the subject of many jokes at staff meetings and was referred to as “old coot” and “old goat” (Court Decisions, 2014). When a manager suggested he should resign, Nickel began experiencing false accusations and harassment