Over 50 Job Seekers Face Hiring Bias in NYC
New York Times reports ongoing bias against hiring people aged 50 or older in top management roles. Wesley Poriotis of Wesley Brown & Bartle notes clients demand younger candidates, with several 50s and older rejected for a $75,000 job. He founded The Over 50 Group to counter age discrimination and cites support from public figures.
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Edwards avoids Wall Street crowd by staying small and local
A. G. Edwards & Sons, the largest broker based outside New York, thrives by staying distant from trends in an era of big staffs and esoteric products. Chairman Benjamin F. Edwards III argues being in St. Louis reduces temptations to chase the herd, maintaining low overhead while many peers struggle.
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