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September 25, 2024

Staffing Industry Analysts: Older workers believe younger applicants preferred

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Despite their eagerness to participate in an intergenerational workforce, older workers are not optimistic about their job prospects due to ageism, microaggressions and incorrect assumptions, according to a survey released Sept. 24 by CWI Labs, a nonprofit organization focused on workforce inclusion.

The poll found that 81% of older workers believe employers prefer younger applicants, and 59% of older job seekers in the US feel their age has created obstacles in their employment search…

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