A Lost Resource - Age Discrimination in the Swedish Labor Market
Swedish Aged 50+ among the best in the world – but still marginalized Swedes over 50 years of age rank among the best globally in education and lifelong learning. According to OECD’s adult skills survey ( Piaac ), Sweden ranks third worldwide, and for the 55+ age group, Sweden leads the pack . These individuals thrive in environments that value lifelong learning and skill-based workplaces. Yet, despite this, older workers face significant challenges in the labor market, with age discrimination on the rise. A labor market that excludes experience In Sweden, the likelihood of being called for a job interview decreases as early as age 40. Research from Linnaeus University shows that older job seekers receive fewer responses to applications, with almost no callbacks for those over 60. This trend starkly contrasts with countries like Denmark, where older workers are twice as likely to land jobs. Globally, Sweden is among the nations with the least respect for older people. A tale of t...