I agree, Gary. It frustrates the recovery, and it’s a stale approach.

Many long-term unemployed have used their “time off” to hone new skills. Automatically dismissing them from consideration for a job is short-sighted. So is any other blanket policy regarding a specific demographic group. Some employers still shy away from hiring former military personnel, mothers who are re-entering the workforce after extended absences, etc.

I’m hoping this post will prompt business leaders to identify their own biases and review their recruiting processes.