Editor’s Note: On January 4, 2017, Robert Marchand set a new World’s Record by cycling more than 14 miles around a track in an hour – in the 105 year-plus category! This was not Mr. Marchand’s first record. He had already set a world’s record for the 100+ category 3 years prior when he came to the attention…
Age Bias
Age Bias, Ageism
Keep Working. Stay Sharp.
It’s Not Just About The Money: Your brain on retirement is not nearly as sharp. (Editor’s Note) Were you looking forward to retirement at age 55, 60 or 65? You planned for your “golden years,” only to find your retirement funds slashed by the recession and your social security benefits insufficient. You must keep working into…
Age Bias, Ageism, Job Seeker
The Same “Old” Story
The Rules of the Job Market are not the Same for Older Workers Editors Note: A recent article in the San Diego Union-Tribune takes a look at several different studies to examine the current state of the job market for the older worker.The results are not surprising. New research by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston…
Age Bias, Employers, Job Seeker, Stress
Older Workers and New Technology: YES THEY CAN
NEW Survey Debunks OLD Stereotype For years, a stereotype has been fostered by the media, and now social media, that older people are just not that savvy when it comes to new technology. This false perception contributes to age discrimination that affects the older job seeker Two companies, DROPBOX and Ipsos Mori, have surveyed more than…
Age Bias, Ageism, Job Seeker, Jobs, Lifestyle, Stress
The Weight of Unemployment
Lose your Job. Get Fat. (Editor’s notes) Alicia Adamczyk‘s article in MONEY discusses the findings of a Health and Retirement Study of full and part-time workers ages 50-60. The participants were of average weight and lost their jobs before they became eligible for Social Security. The research revealed a weight gain during unemployment that was not incurred…
Age Bias, Ageism, Job Seeker
FLASH: “US has hit the largest number of older workers ever”
‘I’ll Never Retire’: Americans Break Record for Working Past 65 According to the latest data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 20% of all Americans 65+ are now employed. “I’ll Never Retire,” an article in Bloomberg.com, cites several different studies and explanations for the upsurge in older workers. Among the reasons people are working longer: They need…
Age Bias, Job Seeker
So How Old Are You? Things You Can/Can’t Do About Age Bias: Here’s what you can do to avoid or overcome age bias: 1. Know your rights: Become familiar with the fundamental rights provided by federal and state ADEA laws. You may not always choose to pursue or enforce these rights, but you should…
Age Bias, Ageism, Networking
Is Age Discrimination Inevitable?
From the New York Times “To Get a Job in Your 50’s, Maintain Friendships in Your 40’s” Editor’s Note: This article does not argue the existence of age discrimination – job seekers over 50 were unemployed 5.8 weeks longer than those from the ages of 30 to 49. The author suggests that when you have a job, you…
