Hiring older workers? Beware of age discrimination creeping into your recruiting practices

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 3 Min Read

Older employees have something they want to hide from prospective employers.

Ninety-five percent of workers over 40 say they have tried to physically hide or mask their appearance in interviews, out of fear of being discriminated against because of their age, according to a new survey by WerkLabs.

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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