The US at Work

The US at Work


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323 – Companies Are Waking Up to Onboarding for Military Veterans
February 03, 2020

Why is it important for companies to exert effort to hire and support military veterans, and why? What can be done in all areas to better position veterans for success in the civilian working world? There seems to be an awakening of companies regarding...

322 – Military to Corporate America: Veteran Integration Issues and Solutions
February 03, 2020

What are we doing right for veteran integration in corporate America?  In what areas can we improve? The initial conflict between the expectations of veterans’ entering companies and corporate expectations vastly differ. Col (ret) Ted Studdard,

321 – Military-to-Civilian Transition? Be Prepared, Network — Don’t Wait!
February 02, 2020

What are some vital actions that a transitioning service member or veteran can take when transitioning into the civilian workforce? (Hint: Networking is key!) Eric “Doc” Wright, Founder of Vets2PM, LLC and Vet Stone, LLC, talks with Fred Coon,

320 – Military Transition Doesn’t Have To Be Daunting
February 02, 2020

What are some factors that military members should think about prior to making the transition into the civilian/corporate world? What can military members do to best prepare themselves, making the transition less daunting?

318 – The Minefields of Military-to-Civilian Transition
February 02, 2020

How can military veterans prepare for their transition into the private sector? What are common misconceptions and pitfalls faced by those in the process of transitioning to a civilian life and career, and what resources are available to help?

179 – Advice on Aging Workforce Management
February 01, 2020

Our workforce is aging. Companies are wrestling with replacement and many workers are struggling to hang on. What should companies and organizations be doing to better leverage and value their older employees? Stan Kimer, CEO,

178 – The AI and Robotics Revolution as U.S. Faces Workforce Replacement
February 01, 2020

What should working  professionals know about the impact of AI and Robotics? Can working  professionals protect their success and security in the imminent employment devastation wrought by the AI & Robotics revolution? Host, Fred Coon CEO,

175 – Retiring as a Family Business Owner
February 01, 2020

What are the most significant challenges faced by family business owners contemplating their own retirement? Fred Coon interviews Your Business Legacy president, Don McCrea, about issues encountered while guiding business owners through the retirement ...

174 – Exploring the Corporate Retirement Crises
February 01, 2020

Why is managing older workers and the timing of their retirements an important issue for employers? What are the concerns that employers have surrounding older employees? How can employers be proactive in this respect?

177 – Make Your Presentation Work for You: Creating the ‘Perfect Pitch’
January 21, 2020

What are some of the biggest mistakes frequently made in pitches and presentations? What is the maximum amount of time necessary to make an effective pitch? Discover some actionable advice for taking the first steps at creating the perfect presentation...