Negative ageist tropes hurt workers and employers

Common negative stereotypes about older workers from “set in their ways” to “slow to embrace technology” are damaging and untrue.

As part of our WorkingNation series Age in America with partner Scripps News, we brought together a panel of experts to explore the causes of ageism which can prevent older and midcareer workers from getting promotions or getting hired in the first place.

In this clip from our one-hour TV special on Scripps News, Breaking Barriers: Embracing Age in the Workforce, the discussion addresses those myths, debunking them and highlighting the contributions older workers can bring to any job.

Learn more about Breaking Barriers: Embracing Age in the Workforce here.
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