Where Age Is No Barrier
Let’s start by answering the second question. ABSOLUTELY NOT! With that out of the way, we can move to the first question and the age-signaling workplace biases around names. I began to think about this as I was mulling over the slang …
[Read more...] about Is Your Name Age-Signaling? Should You Change It?
Until we inhabit a world where ageism ceases to exist, second-best for more experienced people in the workforce may be to project an X-factor I call agelessness. I define agelessness as a vibe that does not shout your age. Instead, it …
[Read more...] about The X Factor: 5 Ways to Be Ageless in Job Search
Are you holding too tight to the past? Answering that question can be a valuable exercise when you’re feeling like a victim of discrimination. If you're over 50 and have looked for a job in tech, chances are you've experienced the …
[Read more...] about Is Moving from Hotmail to Gmail Giving in to Ageism? Seth Godin Weighs in
Let’s get frank. Ageism is real. And nowhere does it start younger than in tech. In First Round Review’s annual survey of 529 startup founders, 89% believed older workers face age discrimination, a number that was even higher than for …
[Read more...] about Ageism: 7 Actionable Ways Tech Companies Can Do Better
When Carole Heine took on the role of Director Business Development at a startup called OneClick.chat, she was a bit overwhelmed with the monumental challenge ahead. Tasked with growing the early-stage technology company, she would also be …
