Is ageism a worry in IT departments?

Yes, it favours older workers in favor of younger ones.26%

Yes, it favors new blood over older workers.50%

No, it's not really a concern.21%

Other, please specify.1%

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Director in Manufacturing4 years ago

As a  younger worked it favored me, now as an older worker it certainly has gone against me.   I noticed a significant change by the last 25% of my career.

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no title4 years ago

And apparently it’s making the news<br><br>Gen X workers may be facing the biggest unemployment crisis, study finds https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/26/gen-x-workers-may-face-the-biggest-unemployment-crisis-generation.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard

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CTO in Software4 years ago

Not a concern, but creating cohesive multigenerational teams is not an easy task 🙂

Senior Enterprise Architect, Application Consulting in Healthcare and Biotech5 years ago

It goes both ways, depending on the existing culture of the company.  I've observed firms where the older (mostly men) tend to diminish ideas and contributions of younger staff members.  And I've seen organizations where the younger guys (again, mostly men) tend to exclude older team members from opportunities to innovate.  Fortunately I am working in a more gender and age-diverse company that values all of its staff based on real contributions.  Bottom line, yes ageism should be a concern, just as much as gender and racial bias.

Former Chief Technology and People Officer in Software6 years ago

Should have slowed down on my typing :)

Former Chief Technology and People Officer in Software6 years ago

It is worry I’m every department. Balance of new thinking with proven track record will continue to be a challenge. The key is diversity!

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