This market does not want older workers. That is the reality. I wish it wasn’t. They think we’re greedy Boomers or indifferent Gen X. I’m Gen X and I care a lot and so do many of my fellow advocates. But the algorithms kick us out before we’ve even got a chance. There are tons of talented and highly skilled older workers out there looking for work. Give us a chance. We make a difference. We shouldn’t have to beg or rationalize ourselves and what value we bring.

I’m throwing the B.S. Flag here too. In order for your company to acquire “Older Experienced” workers, they have to get past the A-I watchdogs in your HR department. HR no longer includes any Humans in your resources.

No one wants to”older” workers above 45. Ageism is real

I am 71. My ex left me with bills so I get to work. I have my health and energy so I work full-time. Oh I have had plenty job interviews. I don't talk about being having a old attitude. I run into people that are older then me only because they told me their age. They talk about how old they are, does that make them old? Age is only a number. How old are you in your heart and soul. I am still a young child some of the time.

Absolutely — experience matters. AI is powerful, but it’s a tool, not a replacement for real-world knowledge. Older workers bring context, judgment, and practical know-how that younger workers may overlook. When seasoned experience meets AI capabilities, you get smarter decisions, better solutions, and faster learning for everyone. It’s not about age vs. technology — it’s about combining both for maximum impact.

I told my children when they sought day care for their own children: don’t select the shiniest school with all 20 year olds; select the one where there are teachers with 15 or more years of experience at the same school as well as young workers; they each learn from one another.

I love this. I use AI to help me create success for my enterprise clients and it has fundamentally shifted the way I approach analyst relations. As an older worker I'm noticing that I'm using it in complex and unique ways in comparison to younger workers. I'm also finding that it won't do a lot of things I want it to because I think we're already there and we're not, quite yet. This is an amazing time to be in technology and I'm excited about what comes next!

Agree 100% when we combine the perspectives, talent, and experience of a multigenerational workforce we can learn and create AI capabilities and strategies that support a wider range of users and use cases.

I find this interesting. I embrace AI for certain tasks and have always kept up with technology, but I slightly disagree with the comments. I have experience making attendees feel welcome, sponsors and partners feel appreciated, and colleagues feel part of the team. My experience is people-present, not training an AI chatbot to try to do that.

Indeed, the modern workforce has an urgent need for experienced professionals who possess also additional technical skills. This demand is further amplified when supported by knowledgeable HR specialists; perhaps artificial intelligence could eventually aid in this regard!