More than 60% of 294 senior executives polled in a recent survey said age bias begins to become apparent between 50 and 55 years old, according to a report from the Association of Executive Search Consultants, an industry group based in New York.
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When Age Bias Starts
Executive Search Consultants found that most senior executives say age discrimination in the workplace begins to be apparent between the ages of 50 and 55.
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At what age do you feel that age discrimination begins to become apparent?:
Age 40 = 3.4%
Age 45 = 16%
Age 50 = 36.5%
Age 55 = 24.6%
Age 60 = 10%
Age 65 = 2%
No Age Discrimination = 7.5% |
