‘You went to school with Abe Lincoln, right?’ an older woman exec was asked by a young colleague. Here’s what she should have done in response.
Category archives: Ageism
How A Songwriter In His 60s Broke (Back) Into The Music Business
In this piece, Chris Robley examines how musician and songwriter Daniel Antopolsky fought his way back into the music industry and began building a career in his 60s and on into his 70s – no small feat in a business which is less than favorable to the older set. _______________________________…
Ageism and the Gender Pay Gap: Why Getting Older Can Be Problematic for Women
The U.S. workforce as a whole is getting older. Can we afford to discriminate against people, particularly women, on the basis of age?
Ageism Is Hurting Your Tech Company’s Hiring More Than You Realize
Don’t overlook candidates just because they have a few years of experience.