難以管理、抗拒變化？
Ageism is one of the most common types of workplace discrimination, yet it receives much less attention than sexism, racism and sexuality-based prejudice.
年齡歧視是職場中最普遍的歧視種類之一，但相對於性別歧視、種族歧視和基於性取向的偏見，年齡歧視卻較少受到關注。
discrimination (n.)歧視Pride and Prejudice 《傲慢與偏見》
In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the US has noted that 20-25% of the cases reported to it are related to age discrimination.
事實上，美國的平等就業機會委員會（EEOC）指出，該機構受理的案件中，有 20-25％ 與年齡歧視有關。
commission (n.)委員會be related to sth. 與……有關
Although laws have been made in many places to protect workers from ageism, it still exists in workplaces.
儘管在許多地方已經制定了保護員工免受年齡歧視的法律，但是這種現象仍然存在於職場中。
protect sb. from sth. 保護某人不受……的傷害exist (v.)存在exit (n.)出口
Like other forms of prejudice, ageism is based on opinions formed from superficial and incorrect information.
和其他形式的偏見一樣，年齡歧視源於膚淺和不正確的資訊。
form (n.)形式、表格fill out a form 填寫表格superficial (adj.)膚淺的
According to Embroker commercial insurance, workers over the age of 50 can fall victim to the common stereotypes that suggest “they are difficult to manage, resistant to change, technophobic, and less innovative.”
商業保險公司Embroker指出，50歲以上的員工可能深受常見的刻板印象所害，例如認為他們「難以管理、抗拒變化、害怕科技，創新能力差」。
commercial (adj.)商業的fall victim to 深受……之害、成為……的犧牲品stereotype (n.)刻板印象、成見racial stereotype 種族刻板印象xenophobic (adj.)仇外的germophobic (adj.)害怕細菌的、有潔癖的
Uninformed opinions like these are prevalent in many workplaces, leading to workers in their mid-40s and older being hired less and given less support than those in their 20s.
這種無知的觀點在許多職場中普遍存在，導致45歲左右的員工比20多歲的員工得到的聘僱機會和支持較少。
uninformed (adj.)資訊貧乏的、不瞭解情況的、無知的
To combat ageism, there are clear steps that companies can take.
為了對抗年齡歧視，企業可以採取一些明確的措施。
take steps 採取行動、採取措施
First, they should create a more inclusive image through visuals and promotional materials that represent all age groups of workers.
首先，他們應該透過視覺和宣傳文宣塑造更包容的形象，展現所有年齡層的員工。
inclusive (adj.)包含的、廣泛的、涵蓋範圍很廣的
Additionally, in the hiring process, companies are recommended to clearly state their policy of not discriminating against candidates based on their age, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
此外，在招聘過程中，建議企業明確聲明其不歧視求職者的年齡、種族、性取向或性別認同的政策。
state (v.)聲明、說明candidate(n.)候選人、求職者presidential candidate 總統候選人
Once employees are hired, training opportunities should be extended to all workers, regardless of their age or position in the workplace.
一旦員工被錄用，培訓機會應該提供給所有員工，不論他們的年齡或在職場中的位階為何。
once (conj.)一旦extend (v.)給予、提供regardless of 無論、不管
Moreover, these employees should also receive the same opportunities for promotions and career advancement as younger workers.
此外，這些員工也應該得到與年輕員工相同的晉升和職涯發展機會。
By following these simple steps, companies can demonstrate their commitment to combating ageism.
透過實行這些簡單的步驟，企業可以展現他們對抗年齡歧視的決心。
demonstrate (v.)展現commitment (n.)承諾、投入