“Negative stereotypes about getting older can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.” Editor’s Note: Theory—Thinking bad thoughts about the aging process could actually be doing you harm according to this article in the Wall St. Journal. The article discusses the positive effects of aging and how to embrace the process.From the article: Scientists aren’t sure exactly how holding…
4 Ageist Phrases to Quit Saying at The Office from U.S. News & World Report (Editor’s Note) As people delay retirement, It is becoming more important to bridge the gap between generations at the workplace. In this article in U.S.News and World Report, Susannah Snider discusses how thoughtless comments made by co-workers can be ageist and hurtful. Although the…
(Editor’s Note) This article, from The New York Times by Tara Siegel Bernard, is targeting a younger audience, but the message is applicable to job seekers of all ages. It is important to understand that 21st century technology has changed job hunting strategies. If you are in a career transition and not paying attention to sites liked Linkedin or to keywords in your resume,…
Over 50, Female and Jobless, Even as Others Return to Work Editors Note: Patricia Cohen, New York Times Writer, chronicles the downward spiral of women job hunters in the last decade from findings revealed in a new study on long-term unemployment from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Ten years ago, less than 25% of the unemployed women remained…
This article from the Huffington Post, discusses new studies which reveal that the group most discriminated against in hiring are women over the age of 40.In a study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, 12,000 fake résumés were sent out, all from women with college degrees: Women aged 35-37 and 40-42 received callbacks 11-12% of…
“Computers don’t hire people, but they help to refine the selection.” Editor’s Note: Emerging companies are using Artificial Intelligence to investigate the best candidates for jobs by analyzing language and behavior, and possibly curtail discrimination in the workplace. Computer programs have also been developed to evaluate employees at the workplace to determine gender biases that may be…
Free Online Workshops you can’t afford to miss. 5 Tips to Battle Ageism Register Here How to Get a Job in 6 Weeks – Guaranteed” Register Here Editor’s Note: It’s not good news, there is indeed a penalty for aging in the job market. The search is longer, offers are few, and pay is lower. The longer an older…
(Editors Note) August, 2015 marks the 46th anniversary of Woodstock. A new study has just been released by Northwestern Mutual that examines where Americans take risks and reveals that the Woodstock generation (Baby Boomers, 50-68 years old) are generally conservative across the board in almost all areas of their lives. “While just shy of being…
