Drew Bartkiewicz 6/29/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/29/21

25 Famous Women on Getting Older

Here is a collection of thoughts on aging from famous women.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/28/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/28/21

Americans over 40 are half as likely to get hired — and it’s worse for workers over 50

Federal law makes it illegal to ask someone’s age in a job interview or to discriminate against anyone based on their age

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/27/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/27/21

No Country for Old Developers

The truth behind ageism in the tech industry—and strategies for overcoming it.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/26/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/26/21

5 Good Reasons to Hire Older Workers

A strong work ethic, loyalty and communications skills are just a few reasons you may want to hire an older worker over a younger one.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/25/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/25/21

How Can Millennials Thrive in the Workplace?

Senior colleagues can help younger employees integrate by understanding the environment in which they were raised.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/24/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/24/21

Navigating the ‘Age Gap’ in Today’s Workplace

“A divided country” is a prevalent theme in America today, and simultaneously many business leaders find the need for their employees to work well together has never been more important – or perhaps more challenging.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/23/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/23/21

The Ugly Truth About Ageism: It’s a Prejudice Targeting Our Future Selves

We love the elders in our lives and we all hope to grow old, so why does this personal interest not translate to public policy?

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/22/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/22/21

5 Examples of Everyday Ageism

Robert Butler coined the term ageism in 1969. Much like racism or sexism, ageism refers to stereotypes of and discrimination against people based on a single trait: their older age.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/21/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/21/21

Too Young To Lead? When Youth Works Against You

Discriminating against current or prospective employees on the basis of age isn’t illegal if they're under 40.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/20/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/20/21

Defining Where Old Age Starts

When we try to define “old age,” most of us want to determine where it starts. but defining "old age" is an outdated notion. Thinking about stages or phases of life is a much more useful paradigm.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/19/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/19/21

How to Successfully Combat Ageism in a Job Search

With getting older generally comes wisdom, experience, and self-knowledge. The hard truth, though, is that some employers see age as a disadvantage. Ageism in a job search is a real issue.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/18/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/18/21

With Baby Boomers Retiring, Who Will Fill Your Workforce Gap?

With more than 75 million baby boomers retiring sooner rather than later, it’s clear that employers will need a strong workforce plan for replacing exiting workers. Filling the workforce gap will be a challenge.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/17/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/17/21

The Aging Population in the US Is Causing Problems for Our Healthcare Costs

By 2030, every Baby Boomer will be age 65 or older, which means that 1 out of every 5 U.S. citizens will be of retirement age.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/16/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/16/21

Ageism in Tech: Is Your Developer Career Over after you Turn 40?

When you begin your professional working life, you fear not being taken seriously due to a lack of experience and youth. But what happens as you get older?

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/15/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/15/21

Older and Wiser? How Management Style Varies With Age

While younger managers prefer narrower, more technical approaches, older ones tend to work through others and focus on the big picture.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/14/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/14/21

Age Affects Perspective

New research shows that the aging process actually improves certain abilities: Elderly people appear to be better and faster at grasping the big picture than 20-year-olds.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/13/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/13/21

6 Tips For Working For A Much Younger Boss

Getting along with your boss can be a test for all of us at times, but imagine having someone nearly 30 years younger than you telling you what to do.