EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 13 MIN
Empower Over 50 News Today — January 27, 2026: Is Clicking Space Twice Costing You a Job?
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Today we look at the 2026 job market for workers over 50 — and it's not pretty. Age bias is becoming impossible to ignore, AI hiring tools may be screening you out before a human sees your resume, and over 40% of workers expect layoffs this year. If you're feeling stuck in survival mode, you're not alone. Sources: Forbes: "In 2026 Age Bias Will Become Impossible For Employers To Ignore" — https://www.forbes.com/sites/sheilacallaham/2025/11/25/in-2026-age-bias-will-become-impossible-for-employers-to-ignore/Jewish Council for the Aging: "Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit Claiming Ageism" — https://accessjca.org/hiring-discrimination-lawsuit-claiming-ageismHR Executive: "Workers in 'survival mode'" — https://hrexecutive.com/workers-in-survival-mode-4-top-fears-driving-job-paralysis-in-2026/Watch the full video on YouTube: youtube.com/@empowerover50Send us Fan MailSign up HERE for a weekly emailJoin the Community Message Board: Join our communityVisit our YouTube channel for all our videos: @EmpowerOver50Visit the Website: Empower Over 50My Book "Coming Home After 50: A Journey of Rediscovery is available from Amazon:https://a.co/d/injkC3b🌿 FREE Resource Guide Download HERE.https://www.instagram.com/the_english_musical_nomad/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564529386194https://x.com/T_E_M_Nomademail: [email protected]
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Today we look at the 2026 job market for workers over 50 — and it's not pretty. Age bias is becoming impossible to ignore, AI hiring tools may be screening you out before a human sees your resume, and over 40% of workers expect layoffs this year. If you're feeling stuck in survival mode, you're not alone. Sources: Forbes: "In 2026 Age Bias Will Become Impossible For Employers To Ignore" — https://www.forbes.com/sites/sheilacallaham/2025/11/25/in-2026-age-bias-will-become-impossibl...
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