62% Of Over 55s Have Been Overlooked For A Promotion

A staggering two in three collar workers over the age of 55 have been overlooked for a promotion in the last year.

This compares to over a third (37%) of professionals under the age of 30, who have received a promotion.

The findings – from an upcoming Diversity & Inclusion report from recruitment consultancy Robert Walters – highlights how in spite of a fiercely competitive hiring market, over 50s are being overlooked for opportunities in favour of much younger and less experienced workers.

In fact, in a survey of 6,000 professionals, a third of over 55’s stated that they are not at all aware of what they need to do to receive a promotion, in comparison to just 12 percent of Gen Z professionals.

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