Experience sharpens judgment, boosts productivity and teaches lessons that only come from years on the job. Yet, despite its value, companies continue to undervalue those with the most experience to offer.
Employers have spent the past decade championing inclusivity. Yet, our latest survey of 1,000 Americans over 50 by DateMyAge found that 73 percent of over-50 Americans feel treated as if their best years are already behind them; 62 percent believe that employers have written them off professionally.
Ageism isn't just a workplace issue. It is a cultural one. We wanted to explore it more deeply to challenge the idea that life and ambition have an expiration date.
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