IBM's Age Discrimination Tactics

IBM's age discrimination tactics systematically purged 20,000 employees over 40 through secret "resource actions" while publicly touting workforce modernization—a betrayal that cost experienced workers 30% more in lost wages than even the worst mass-layoff policies. ProPublica's investigation revealed a 60% higher dismissal rate for workers over 50 versus younger peers, all hidden behind a veneer of "skill refresh" initiatives. This policy is more insidious than #9's quotas because it targeted tenure and expertise, not performance, making compliance impossible for victims.