Age At Work

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8 tips for when you fear age bias in the workplace Mary Lee Gannon

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. Read More

If you had a time machine, what would you tell your younger self about your career?Ladders Contributor

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.) … Read More

What 50-year-olds know that 20-year-olds don't Ladders Contributor

Here are some lessons I’ve learned during my half century on this planet. Life goes by really, really fast, but it’s better after 50. Read More

Here's what one state is doing to help workers caring for elderly parents Monica Torres

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. Read More

4 ways employers can support workers of all ages Jane Burnett

Here’s what companies can do to make sure employees of all generations feel engaged, because many workers don’t feel that way. Read More

After 48, you're less likely to get jobs in Silicon Valley Monica Torres

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. Read More

Facebook is facing two age discrimination lawsuits Monica Torres

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. Read More

Millennials are telling you why your company stinks but you're not listening: a Q&A with Simon Sinek Jane Burnett

Millennials are sending a message that many companies don’t get. Read More

Why we should get rid of generational labels in the workplace Rachel Weingarten

They are open for misinterpretation and ignore individual differences. Read More

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