Articles about Age at Work
Report: IBM has been discriminating against older employees for years
Looking for a new job? If you're over a certain age, you may not be welcome at IBM.
8 tips for when you fear age bias in the workplace
Organizations send older people they have stereotyped subliminal messages of disapproval that lower their confidence and depletes their self-esteem, creating doubt in their worth. Don't let age bias become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
If you had a time machine, what would you tell your younger self about your career?
We asked members of our Facebook community The Climb what they wish they could tell their younger selves about their careers. Their answers were often beautiful, always important, sometimes funny, and in one case, made us wish we could provide a man with a brick wall to bash his head against. We saved that one for last. (It's OK Keith, hindsight is 20/20.)
Here’s what one state is doing to help workers caring for elderly parents
What happens when you need to take care of your parents on top of doing your job? Strain on yourself and your colleagues — plus massive lost productivity.
4 ways employers can support workers of all ages
Here's what companies can do to make sure employees of all generations feel engaged, because many workers don't feel that way.
After 48, you’re less likely to get jobs in Silicon Valley, report finds
Once the clock strikes on a technology worker's youth, they turn into Silicon Valley's version of a pumpkin. Here's how to fix it.
Facebook is facing two age discrimination lawsuits
Two new age discrimination lawsuits are arguing that Facebook is not the inclusive, great place to work it's supposed to be... if you're too old.
Millennials are telling you why your company stinks but you’re not listening: A Q&A with Simon Sinek
Millennials are sending a message that many companies don't get.
Why we should get rid of generational labels in the workplace
They are open for misinterpretation and ignore individual differences.
New study shows everyone prefers to work with men
Not only do men think men are better to work with, so do women.
A former British Vogue editor shows what not to say after you’ve been fired
Don't do these things.
6 ways to score a fulfilling job when you’re over 50
Over-50s need a different kind of advice.
This is why Silicon Valley CEOs always think they’re the good guy
They share a lot about themselves.
How older professionals can adapt to casual young startups
On the TV show Younger, 40-something year old single mom Liza.
4 ways to thrive when you have a grueling shift
Working shifts, even temporarily, can affect your whole life. Here's what to do.
8 positive reasons you should keep working after retirement
It helps you feel healthy for the rest of your life.
5 secrets to working with millennials
Stop complaining that they aren’t engaged.
The 2 big reasons half of older Americans are dying nearly broke
There are ways that today's employees can work to avoid the same fate.
Half of millennials would rather start their own business than work for someone else
Millennials believe that the only job security is in working for yourself.
The ‘George Washington’ battle plan for career success after 40
Ian Kahn, who plays George Washington on 'Turn,' absorbed some of the Founding Father's wisdom.
One sunny American city is the best for summer jobs
Things aren't too bad for summer jobs in the Midwest, either.
Don’t start your career in Newark, New Jersey, new study warns
For a good job, move out West.
How to stop misunderstanding people on instant message
A few basic tips for navigating the emoji minefields.
Think twice before criticizing other generations at work
Every generation puts down the younger ones. It's time to cut that out.
Surprise! Ladders survey of workers says millennials are impoverished workaholics
Millennials are different from previous generations in what they want at work — but not in the ways people expect.