Most important, I think we need to work together to fight for changes in the way our societies see older adults, particularly how they see them in the workforce. Corporate culture in the United States has tended toward ageism. It is difficult for older adults to get a job or get promoted. Two-thirds of American workers said they had witnessed or experienced age discrimination at work. Employers should recognize that offering opportunities to older workers is smart business, not just a feel-good, charitable act. Multigenerational teams with older members tend to be more productive; older adults
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