Ageism in the workplace: Hiring bias, careers, and the future of work

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Carly Roszkowski joins host Jason Mudd to discuss ageism in the workplace, how it affects job seekers over 50, hiring bias, and strategies for multigenerational teams.Tune in to learn more!Meet Our Guest:Our guest on this episode is Carly Roszkowski, vice president of financial resilience at AARP. She leads strategy and outcomes within AARP’s Work and Jobs and Financial Resilience initiatives, helping individuals over 50 strengthen their competitiveness in the labor market and access meaningful employment opportunities. Carly also works to eliminate age discrimination and promote inclusive hiring practices across organizations.Five things you’ll learn from this episode:1. How ageism in the workplace impacts job seekers and employees over 50 years old2. The biggest challenges experienced professionals face when seeking new opportunities3. How department leaders can effectively support and manage multigenerational teams4. Best practices hiring managers can use to better support experienced talent5. Practical ways employees and coworkers can help create a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplaceQuotables“AARP is fighting every day to end age discrimination in the workplace and educate consumers, knowing their rights, as well as educating employers on the value that older workers bring to an organization.” — Carly Roszkowski“Networking and knowing someone is still a really great way to start your job search.” — Carly Roszkowski“60% of workers 50 and older have said that they would love to learn new skills for their job or on the job.” — Carly Roszkowski“Research shows that there's increased innovation, increased creativity, better problem solving when you have a mix of ages, mix of different backgrounds, or from different points of view.” — Carly Roszkowski“Mirror the language; reflect the terminology that you see in the job description in your application.” — Jason MuddIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a colleague or friend. You may also support us through Buy Me a Coffee or by leaving us a quick podcast review.Guest’s contact info and resources:Carly Roszkowski on LinkedInAARP websiteAARP Works and Jobs Resources AARP Employer Resource CenterOlder Workers are Building Tech Skills ResearchAdditional Resources:How to calculate the true cost of hiring an employeeListen to more episodes of the On Top of PR with Jason Mudd podcast.Find out more about Axia Public Relations.If you like this episode, you're going to love this:Courageous conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusionShattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at WorkHow to boost HR effectivenessRecorded: December 10, 2025Support the showOn Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America’s Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands.On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.