Cynthia Barnes is Founder and CEO of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals and a champion for women in the sales industry. Now, it's not just that they are a woman; it's frequently that they are a woman of a “certain age.” But gendered ageism affects women of all ages. Gendered ageism is real, and women over 40 feel the sting, especially when it comes to getting hired. To combat gendered ageism, the first call to action must be calling attention to the problem. Progressive companies have to address the issue of gendered ageism, or they'll never live up to the ideals of their diversity and inclusion policies.

Source: Forbes September 28, 2020 11:15 UTC