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- Published: Nov 14, 09The next time you see a 13 ton charter bus coasting down the highway, keep in mind that the behind the wheel is often a retiree. Hear Rob Johnson, a charter bus driver for Abbot Trailways in Roanoke Virginia discuss some of the reasons so many retirees seek work in this industry and why they are welcomed with open arms
- Published: Nov 9, 09Much of current philanthropic giving, both by foundations and individuals, neither meets the needs of nonprofit organizations nor addresses some of the most urgent public priorities. Hear Pablo Eisenberg, a Senior Fellow in the Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership at Georgetown Public Policy Institute in Washington DC, discuss the types of changes that are needed to ensure more charitable giving.
- Published: Nov 2, 09Hear Dave Hintz, head of U.S. equity research at Russell Investments, discuss some of the trends we are seeing in Growth and Value Funds.
- Published: Oct 27, 09More and more doctors monitoring intensive care units aren't at the patients bedside, or even at the same hospital, instead they are using a remote monitoring system known as the eICU, to track patients' vital signs and monitor changes in their conditions. Hear Beckey Bright find out more about these devices with Dr. James P Schaffer, Medical Director at VitalWatch, a division of Health First.
- Published: Oct 26, 09Retaining talent may not be at the top of the priority list for companies these days but making an effort to keep your best people now during the recession is more important than ever. Elizabeth Craig, a research fellow at Accenture, discusses why cutting back on developing people during the downturn is a step in the wrong direction with the Journal's Jennifer Merritt.
- Published: Oct 26, 09For many large companies complexity can lead to dysfunction, but sometimes to reduce that complexity you may have to introduce some. Journal Reporter Jennifer Merritt finds out why not all complexity is bad with Suzanne Heywood, a McKinsey consultant.
- Published: Oct 19, 09As more people turn to solar power for their energy needs, we are seeing a rise in solar panel thefts. Hear Journal reporter Stephanie Simon discuss the growing problem of solar panel theft, why it's happening and what solutions are out there.
- Published: Oct 17, 09There are a lot of online tools that can help you plan for a comfortable retirement so the question is which one is right for you. For this Encore, the Journal Report on Retirement, Anne Tergesen will discuss some of the online financial planners available, their strengths and weaknesses and what you should keep in mind when trying to pick the right one.
- Published: Oct 12, 09Social networking profiles can be a great marketing tool for businesses, but if an imposter is creating that profile it can be a big hassle. Hear Wendy Seltzer, Fellow at the Silicon Flatirons Center at University of Colorado Law School and Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, discuss the problem with fake social networking profiles and what sort of recourse companies have.
- Published: Oct 5, 09Diversification is a key appeal of mutual funds but some managers maintain they can deliver better results by concentrating their assets in a relatively small number of stocks that have the best prospects. Hear one of those managers, Mark Phelps, CEO of W.P. Stewart, discuss that rationale with Wall Street Journal Deputy Personal Finance Editor Larry Light.
- Published: Sep 28, 09Tough economic times will often force employers to cut benefits and/or overwork their employees, leading to reduced production, but some small businesses use the tough economy to commit more to their employees and that can really pay off. For this Journal Report on Small Business, reporter Kelly Spors talks about what some companies have done during these times to earn the designation Top Small Workplace.
- Published: Sep 13, 08The Journal's Kelly Greene discusses the growth in educational travel as well as the best ways to find a deal with Jim Moses, President and Chief Executive of Elderhostel, a nonprofit travel organization for older adults.
- Published: Sep 8, 08There are million of Americans who do not have enough money saved up for their retirement but efforts are underway that hope to boost savings for everyone. Hear Journal News Editor Leslie Scism describe some of the efforts being instituted to boost savings and others that ensure that those savings last.
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