The 7 Things Tech Companies Need To Realize About Older Workers. Ageism is rampant in the Silicon Valley. This is not breaking news but little has been down to curb this behavior. We deliver some considerations that those in the position of hiring positions in their corporation should realize about older workers in the workforce or those that are re-entering. One, realize that technology outpaces everyone and everyone needs training and help. Two, hiring a diverse workforce is good for business and not just a good deed to act on. Third, quit using the cultural fit excuse for not hiring older workers. And finally, we are all stubborn and sometimes unwilling to adapt. This is not an age thing, it’s a human thing.