Bosses stereotype - discriminate in different ways

Like it or not, employers and managers have certain mindset of their preferences. At the core, it is power transforms (and possibly corrupts) the benevolent to stereotype as some studies have shown. For the lack of time, lack of touch with the ground or inclination to utilise authority, bosses tend to become judgemental rather than objective, not necessarily working for the betterment of the company.

The Power Trip

Contrary to the Machiavellian cliché, nice people are more likely to rise to power. Then something strange happens: Authority atrophies the very talents that got them there.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704407804575425561952689390.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_lifestyle#printMode

I believe the jury is still out whether age is an asset or liability for jobseekers. There are advantages of hiring younger workers including from overseas but there may be subconscious and inherent cultural prejudices working against recruitment decisions. Nevertheless, it is comforting to know that the over 55 year olds are not deliberately discriminated against, but may even be preferred. Attitudes are changing, hopefully it is for the better of businesses without compromising employee welfare.

Age not a barrier but an advantage to some bosses

The common assumption that employers do not like hiring
older people is wrong ...

http://www.smh.com.au/national/age-not-a-barrier-but-an-advantage-to-some-bosses-20100824-13qfs.html