#Ageism

4 days ago3 min read

Increasing diversity does not always require budget

Are your job descriptions inclusive? Sometimes, simply rewording them around the goal of the job can greatly improve diversity.

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May 23, 20233 min read

The Age-old story of ageism

Last night I jumped on Hulu and streamed an episode of the 90's sitcom Golden Girls, seeking a comforting laugh after a long day. The...

Aug 29, 20191 min read

Tip of the week: "Overqualified" is not a thing

“Overqualified” is not a real thing. Behind the “overqualified” excuse usually lurks biases and/or fears such as Ageism, an assumption...

Jul 11, 20191 min read

Tip of the week: For years of experience requirements only use one number

This is a form of ageism – leaving out applicants with more years to accumulate more experience.

Dec 10, 20185 min read

The Year in Diversity: 2018’s Biggest (and Most Costly) Discrimination Disasters

Let’s start with the good news. While plenty of companies made the news in 2018 for all the wrong reasons when it came to diversity and...

Jun 18, 20182 min read

Cartoons with my kids: ponies, superheroes, genies, and Bias

As a parent of young girls, I watch a wide variety of colorful, educational, silly, and sometimes painful children’s television shows. I...

Mar 7, 20181 min read

Ageism - A quick story

As a hiring manager, I once had the amazing experience of finding a perfect candidate. He aced the interview with that perfect balance of...

Mar 5, 20181 min read

Age Discrimination Article posted by Jobscan

Our CEO offers a brief quote in this outstanding article by Jon Shields posted on the Jobscan blog. As someone who has also experienced...