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November 12, 2026
How Women Over 40 Are Getting Hired
By Jill E. Duffy What's wrong with workers in midlife and older? The answer is nothing, but the stereotypes are that they're inflexible, unadaptable, unambitious, and incapable of learning new tasks. They have outdated skills, won't work as hard as others, have health issues, and are resistant to change. These tropes are laughable, considering how…

November 4, 2026
Why Do We Hate to See Ourselves Age?
By Carita Rizzo My inbox is currently filled with LinkedIn posts with headlines like, “The frustrating thing about a mid-career layoff – you’re over 50 and you’re out.” French newspaper Le Figaro recently published an article declaring that “aging should no longer be visible in the workplace,” detailing the injections French white-collar workers are getting…

October 29, 2026
I Thought I Did Everything Right. I Was Laid Off on Maternity Leave Anyway.
By Jess Mayhugh Maternity leaves are not a walk in the park. Many new parents find themselves in a haze, exhausted and unmoored, dealing with bodily fluids and/or an existential crisis. But there are plenty of blissful moments, too. It is a time when the focus can shift entirely to family, allowing work to take…



