Ageism in IT coverage - all in one place

Ageism is an issue in IT, if only because it's seen as a profession for young people and is having to deal with an ageing working population.

But how much real discrimination is there - and how much of the talk is just sob stories from failed job applicants? And, if there is a problem, what can be done to stop it?

Leader: Why we must campaign against ageism in IT
A silicon.com call to action. Do you have a story to tell us?

Leader: How can we stop ageism in IT?
If legislation won't help, what will?

Government rewards anti-ageist employers
Age Positive awards go to companies and individuals who have overcome ageism in the workplace

How will UK legislation affect ageism in IT?
Morgan Cole solicitor Jackie Luesby explains what employers need to know about the forthcoming law

There's still hope for the over-40s
silicon.com readers share advice on getting and staying employed

Employers must change their ways
The UK government's Age Positive campaign maintains anti-ageist practises are good for business

Over 40? Forget about getting a job it IT
silicon.com readers say age discrimination is rampant in recruitment

Boardroom Despatches: Ageism is for the also-rans
Two examples given by commentator Rene Carayol highlight how the best companies will be those with open minds

Devil's Advocate: How ageism holds back IT
Don't let age get in the way of good hiring practices, says commentator Martin Brampton

CIO Jury: Ageism is not a problem in IT
Our panel of pros rules that ageism's usually just an easy excuse for failed job applicants

Oldies get big thumbs-up from government
Anti-age-discrimination week launched to promote workplace diversity