How to challenge workplace bias and prove that age is an advantage

"Employers have spent the past decade championing inclusivity. Yet, our latest survey of 1,000 Americans over 50 by DateMyAge found that 73% of over-50s feel treated as if their best years are already behind them, and 62% believe that employers have written them off professionally. Ageism isn't just a workplace issue. It's a cultural one. We wanted to explore it more deeply to challenge the idea that life and ambition have an expiration date."

"Bias is discouraging, but you cannot let it bring your career to a sudden halt. Talent doesn't have an expiration date. If you want to prove it, you need to maintain business as usual. That means growing, contributing, and delivering value. You need to show that age is just a number. Maintain your worth The older you get, the more people assume you've fallen behind."

Many employers undervalue experienced workers despite sharpened judgment, higher productivity, and lessons that come only from years on the job. A survey of 1,000 Americans over 50 by DateMyAge found that 73% of over-50s feel treated as if their best years are already behind them, and 62% believe employers have written them off professionally. Age bias appears in questions about retirement instead of career goals, lack of learning and training opportunities, and exclusion from social events. Loneliness, depression, and low self-worth are common among older workers. Older workers can counter bias by continuing to grow, contribute, anticipate trends, and update skills.

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