Apply for a job in the US and you’ll be asked several questions that have little to do with the role itself. Recruiters might want to know about your gender identity, if you have a disability, what ethnic group you are from and even whether you’re a US Army veteran. This is all done to ensure the company is hitting diversity, equity and inclusion targets.
However, employers rarely take steps to ensure that diversity also applies to age. Research shows that 78% of US workers over the age of 40 have experienced or witnessed age discrimination.