Discrimination The forgotten generations? Over-50s overlooked by employers Older workers complain of bias when looking to progress or upskill for new opportunities, poll finds iStock.com/Liudmila Chernetska Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Tuesday 19 November 2024 Almost three-quarters (73%) of over-50s say they have been overlooked for promotions due to their age, suggesting a pervasive culture of ageism in UK workplaces. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Social Media Filtering the reel experience: Gen Zs “romanticise” the workplace Benefits Financial anxiety forces Boomers to delay retirement, reshaping benefits expectations Discrimination IBM execs discussed making older workers “extinct”, emails reveal Disability How to address dementia risk in an ageing workforce