Despite their eagerness to participate in an intergenerational workforce, older workers are not optimistic about their job prospects due to ageism, microaggressions and incorrect assumptions, according to a survey released Sept. 24 by CWI Labs, a nonprofit organization focused on workforce inclusion.
The poll found that 81% of older workers believe employers prefer younger applicants, and 59% of older job seekers in the US feel their age has created obstacles in their employment search…