Investment in Older Workers Turns a Big Profit

Name: Investment in Older Workers Turns a Big Profit
Uploaded: 2013-01-02T22:00:00Z
Duration: P623S
Description: The average age of Vita Needle's workers is 74 years old, and that's no accident. The manufacturing company has intentionally hired seniors -- a decision that has increased profits and benefited older workers who often have a harder time finding a job. Paul Solman reports on their unique model for doing business.

Clip: 01/02/2013 | 10m 23s

The average age of Vita Needle's workers is 74 years old, and that's no accident. The manufacturing company has intentionally hired seniors -- a decision that has increased profits and benefited older workers who often have a harder time finding a job. Paul Solman reports on their unique model for doing business.

Aired: 01/02/13

Rating: NR

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