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Forte is mapping ageism and age discrimination in working life
In 2026, Forte will map research needs related to age discrimination in working life. The work is carried out within the framework of a government commission aimed at strengthening the national programme for work‑life research.
Ageism refers to prejudice or negative attitudes toward older people, which can lead to age discrimination in working life. According to the Equality Ombudsman, age discrimination may mean that older individuals miss out on jobs, skills development, or promotions.
Government assignment to Forte
Forte has been commissioned by the government to analyse research needs related to ageing in working life. The assignment is part of the national programme for work‑life research.
The analysis will focus on older women’s and older men’s opportunities to remain in the workforce, as well as involuntary loneliness as a consequence of losing workplace social connections when leaving employment. An important aspect is examining differences between women and men.
Demographic change, ageing in working life, ageism, and gender equality are issues that are already high on our agenda.
Raili Uibo
Senior Research Officer for the National Programme for Work-Life Research
- It is an important assignment that aligns with Forte’s ongoing work within the Work Life Programme. Demographic change, ageing in working life, ageism, and gender equality are issues that are already high on our agenda. We appreciate the trust placed in us and look forward to contributing with an even stronger knowledge base for a sustainable and inclusive working life, says Raili Uibo, Senior Research Officer for the National Programme for Work‑Life Research at Forte.
The Equality Ombudsman on age discrimination
The Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination related to age. The Act applies in working life, education, health and medical care, goods and services, and several other areas of society. The prohibition is essentially the same for all grounds of discrimination, with a few exceptions.
Here is the link to the Equality Ombudsman, explaining that age discrimination is prohibited:
Lena Lindkvist
