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Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Manufacturer Vita Needle Finds Investment in Older Workers Turns a Big Profit
Updated: January 2 2013,
Author: barrel fan
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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.