by Gary Hume | Apr 11, 2014
A recent sampling of some of the most interesting media coverage on the encore beat. Intergenerational. When the idea of second acts for the greater good becomes a cultural norm, younger generations will benefit, not just Boomers, argues Cal Halvorsen,...
by Gary Hume | Apr 9, 2014
Whenever someone hears the story of Encore.org Purpose Prize winner Jenny Bowen, they have two reactions: Wow! and How? Perhaps you’ve read about abhorrent conditions in China’s orphanages, or seen the international documentaries that embarrassed the...
by Gary Hume | Apr 1, 2014
There’s a brand-new paperback that’s just gone on sale today called What’s Next? Finding Your Passion and Your Dream Job in Your Forties, Fifties and Beyond. It’s written by Kerry Hannon, the go-to person on finding meaningful mid- and...
by Gary Hume | Apr 1, 2014
Marc Freedman shares a great honor: For us, the announcement that our founder and CEO, Marc Freedman received a 2014 Social Entrepreneur award from The Schwab Foundation and The World Economic Forum was the biggest recent news. Marc was honored for his part in...
by Gary Hume | Mar 18, 2014
The Encore idea is becoming a fixture on the retirement landscape. The latest evidence: the jobs-listing site RetirementJobs.com today adds links to non-profit and volunteer positions to its front page. Encore seekers looking to use their skills to solve serious...