Overcoming age discrimination
28 August 2012
Q: Fast approaching 50 and recently made redundant from my role as head of purchasing, I am learning first hand the effects of age discrimination. The perception that I am past my prime when I have another 15 years to progress my career is frustrating. Wh
A: Sarah Lim, director of recruitment at Purcon, writes: Unfortunately, reports such as yours are commonplace; age discrimination is wasteful of talent and harmful to both individuals and organisations. With the war for talent still raging, it is alarming that employers continue to be blinkered by age versus competence.
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