Why Older Workers Are Not Hired

In this week’s video, I am sharing some insights on why older workers are not hired.

A topic many professionals in mid-to-late careers are concerned about.

In one of the largest empirical studies done on ageism, managers were asked what their number one concern was about hiring older workers.

Of all the responses, five repeatedly rose to the top of the list.

·      The older worker would not have the drive or energy to do the job.

·      The older worker would not work well under a younger manager.

·      The older worker would not be open to change.

·      The older worker would not be open to training.

·      The older worker would be more prone to health-related issues.

The good news is all these concerns can be addressed before stepping into an interview.

And this is what I dive into in this week’s video.

Why Older Workers Are Not Hired