Ageism

'You went to school with Abe Lincoln, right?' an older woman exec was asked by a young colleague. Here's what she should have done in response.

The U.S. workforce as a whole is getting older. Can we afford to discriminate against people, particularly women, on the basis of age?

When starting out in business as a young entrepreneur, your age is often a major obstacle to overcome.

Don't overlook candidates just because they have a few years of experience.

The 'personality flaws' of millennials can just as easily be seen as desirable attributes – ones that can help your company achieve prosperity and success.

The team at IDEO, an innovation and design firm, is inspired by Barbara Beskind's unique perspective and enthused by her resolve.