Fast Company, Why does workplace ageism still exist? 7 November 2025 by Aysha Imtiaz. A deep dive into continued workplace age discrimination despite laws that protect workers. The article combines personal accounts, research and expert commentary to explore how age bias shows up in hiring practices, workplace culture and career opportunities. Age Equity Alliance is included among the expert voices, with comments from cofounder and board chair Sheila Callaham highlighting the structural drivers that allow age bias to persist, including weak policy accountability and the widespread use of mandatory arbitration agreements that keep many cases out of public courts. Callaham also introduces the concept of the “shadow threat” of ageism, describing how visible age discrimination against one group can create anxiety across the workforce, leaving employees of all ages wondering when they might be considered too old.
Business Insider, Starting a business in your 80s isn’t easy — but it may be the only way to earn a living, 5 October 2025 by Noah Sheildlower. In this article, Sheildlower discusses how thousands of older Americans believe paving their own path — opening a business, working as a freelancer, or taking on independent contracting projects — is their best option for financial success and a sense of purpose. AEA Cofounder, Sheila Callaham, predicts that many people founding businesses in their 50s and beyond do so because there are no other options — a trend she also expects to happen for younger people who can’t find work after college. “Companies have to understand the impact of shifting demographics on their talent sustainability, and they have to be committed to creating a culture that anyone of any age would want to work for and want to stay in,” Callaham said.
Next Avenue, What Trump’s Policies Mean for Older Workers and Jobseekers, 4 April 2025 by Richard Eisenberg. Experts’ insights about layoffs, DEI and age discrimination by employers. AEA Cofounder, Sheila Callaham adds that, “Congress has for years had before it legislation to assist older workers who believe they are victims of age discrimination, but I do not see that legislation going anywhere under this administration.”
The Sun, Why it’s important to push back against stereotypes of aging, 29 Sept. 2024 by Helen Dennis.
London School of Economics Business Review, The case for and against using generational labels, from “Gen Z” to “boomers”, 11 June 2024. The use of generational labels like “Gen Z”, “millennial” and baby boomer” isn’t unanimously accepted. We hear from two experts in workplace ageing who have opposing views on the topic. Daniel Jolles argues that these labels are widely understood and can help promote inclusion by highlighting real experiences of age in the workplace. Sheila Callaham argues that these labels are trivial, misleading and too often lead to pseudoscience and bigotry.
The Atlanta Journal–Constitution: Ageism Is Rising in the Workplace,17 Dec. 2023 byAdrianne Murchison.
Lider Magazine, Chief Longevity Officer: um olhar para o futuro,18 July. 2023: A Portuguese endorsement of Forbes’ article by Sheila Callaham recommending organizations consider a Chief Longevity Officer.
Next Avenue, What’s Behind the Older Worker Paradox?, 27 Oct. 2022 by Richard Eisenberg.
Expresso Portugal, Lonvegidade no trabalho: há um “preconceito” em relação às pessoas mais velhas, 18 Oct. 2022 by André Rito. (Note: Longevity at work: there is a prejudice against older people. Some details lost in translation but otherwise he captured the essence of the message.)
Psychology Today, Will Ageism End Soon?, 5 Dec. 2021 by Larry Samuels.
ILC-UK, Sheila Callaham speaking on behalf of Age Equity Alliance at the Work for Tomorrow Conference, 17 Sept. 2021.
Better, Smarter, Richer, Sheila Callaham of Age Equity Alliance: helping organizations be age-inclusive, 6 Sept. 2021.
ILC-UK, Conference Outline, Challenge workshop: Work for tomorrow – Innovating for an Aging Workforce, June 2021.
Berks – Lancaster – Lebanon LINK Service Area, Opinion: Creating New Intergenerational Conversations, 17 May 2021.
Workplace Justice, Why Age Equity in the Workplace Matters (40-minute podcast), 8 Mar. 2021.
Startup Decoder, The Shadow Threat of Ageism in Tech, 18 Jan. 2021 by Nancy Branka.
LinkedIn, How to Get Ideas for Your Books, Blogs, and Articles, 12 Jan. 2021 byMelissa Newton.
Next Avenue, Going Old School: The Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, 4 Jan. 2021 by Alix Boyle.
Startup Decoder, AEA in the Arena: Addressing Ageism From the Top Down, 6 Aug. 2020 by Nancy Branka.
Startup Decorder, Age Equity and How I Added It to My Vocabulary, 9 Jul. 2020 by Nancy Branka.
