IBM accused of targeting older employees in lay-off strategy
Staff over 40 told they didn't have up-to-date skills

IBM has been accused of targeting older staff during lay-offs, according to a report co-published by Publica and Mother Jones. IBM is said to have laid-off around 20,000 US employees aged over 40 over...
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