Research conducted by the Chartered Management Institute, which surveyed more than 1,000 managers in the UK, found that only 42% would be open to recruiting people aged between 50 and 64. For people aged over 64, meanwhile, the figure drops to just 18%. By way of comparison, 74% said they were open to hiring workers aged between 34 and 49. According to the CMI, these figures are indicative of a trend towards ageism at companies. “Unless those doing the hiring revisit their attitudes, older...
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