Ageism in Tech Readings
A tech firm's call to hire 'old people' highlights a troubling trend in Silicon Valley
This article looks at how the tech industry’s attempt to emphasize including everyone backfires.
Walsh, E. (2021, August 26). A tech firm’s call to hire ‘old people’ highlights a troubling trend in Silicon Valley. Retrieved from Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/we-hire-old-people-ageism-tech-inudstry-2021-8
Ageism in tech: A history, what we can do to help, and more
This article provides a history of ageism in tech and discusses improving ways to make tech inclusive for everyone.
Schaffer, E. (2021, July 15). Ageism in tech: A history, what we can do to help, and more. Retrieved from Educative: https://www.educative.io/blog/ageism-in-tech
Ageism in Tech: The Barrier to DEI That No One Is Talking About
This article points out methods company’s can build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
Smith, P. K. (2021, September 29). Ageism in Tech: The Barrier to DEI That No One Is Talking About. Retrieved from Corporate Compliance Insights: https://www.corporatecomplianceinsights.com/ageism-in-tech-barrier-dei/
Ageism in tech: the not-so-invisible age limit developers face
This article looks at how stereotypes and complacency have persisted in the tech industry, favoring the young.
Williams, H. (2019, March 29). Ageism in tech: the not-so-invisible age limit developers face. Retrieved from Tech Talks: https://bdtechtalks.com/2019/03/29/ageism-in-tech-age-limit-software-developers-face/
Blatant Ageism in Tech: Why You Should Hire Employees over 50
The article points out the importance of tech companies hiring employees 50+.
Lucas, T. (n.d.). Blatant Ageism in Tech: Why You Should Hire Employees over 50. Retrieved from Ellevate: https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/articles/7685-blatant-ageism-in-tech-why-you-should-hire-employees-over-50
Four Common Tech Ageism Myths Debunked With Data
This article debunks four myths about ageism through data.
Outsmart. (n.d.). Four Common Tech Ageism Myths Debunked With Data. Retrieved from Visier: https://www.visier.com/blog/culture/four-common-tech-ageism-myths-debunked/