New Hampshire Business Review - September-14 2018

September 14, 2018

Q&A with Forest Society president Jane Difley

Jack Kenny,

New Hampshire’s forests are of ‘huge’ importance to the state’s economy, says Jane Difley, president and forester of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.

The imperative of reputation

Clark Dumont,

Organizational character is a competitive advantage in a full-employment environment

The McCain funeral: was it an end or a beginning?

Brad Cook,

The comparison between McCain and the present occupant of the White House was palpable

The anatomy of great questions

Pubali Chakravorty-Campbell,

Just as eyes are considered the window to the soul, questions are the window to positive communication

Are you a winner or loser?

Ron Bourque,

Blame has no place in a winning strategy

The new on-demand culture

Jordan Bean,

People are embracing a more flexible lifestyle that values options over ownership

Changing jobs? 4 tips to keep your finances on track

Bob Bonfiglio,

The U.S. economic expansion has presented opportunities for people to explore new job possibilities. If you are among those looking to make a change in your career path, you should know that switching employers can have a substantial impact on…

Why NH needs fair chance hiring

Jeanne Hruska, Albert Scherr,

Granite Staters with a criminal record are eager and available, but often kept from working

We must act now to protect Atlantic herring

William Burgess Leavenworth, Dave Shirley,

It would support fishing, whale watching and keep our ocean ecosystem thriving

The need remains for Northern Pass

Les Otten,

We need additional sources of power soon, and from a broader base of diversified resources

More news from NHBR:

BAE signs pact with War Department to increase production of laser-guidance kits

The Hudson campus of BAE Systems was the setting for the signing of a multiyear agreement with the U.S. Department of War to increase production capacity of the company’s APKWS laser-guidance kits up to 35,000 units per year. The kits, which transform unguided 2.75-inch rockets into precision-guided munitions, are used by the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy, and are available to U.S. allies.

A Police Officer Writes Notes On A Clipboard, Showcasing Law Enforcement Duties In A Modern Environment.

Community college program looks to next generation of police supervisors

Driven by a need for specially educated supervisors at police departments, Great Bay Community College has introduced a certificate program to help create the next generation of law enforcement supervisors

Does technology liberate you or enslave you?

When you can organize and manage things properly, it’s amazing how much you can accomplish without living at work

The sweepstakes to pick a Medicare plan is on

The exit of two Medicare Advantage carriers from the state will affect 14,200 current enrollees, while changes to other plans could mean a decline in overall enrollment in Advantage plans by 18,104 beneficiaries in 2027

School Classroom In Blur Background Without Young Student. Blurry View Of Elementary Class Room No Kid Or Teacher With Chairs And Tables In Campus. Back To School Concept

New analysis: Aging workforce, shrinking educator pipeline, low pay and high living costs add to NH teacher recruitment and retention challenges

NH schools projected to have more than 1,100 teacher openings each year over next decade, with 95 percent of vacancies driven by educators leaving the workforce or changing careers