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CEO FOCUS: Movers to Syracuse, Local Talent Initiatives Offer the Region Opportunities
Central New York’s people have always been the region’s greatest assets. It is workers, laborers, and entrepreneurs who make our businesses and community thrive. We regularly hear, however, that talent attraction and retention is not only a priority for our members, but also often a challenge. Right now, we are seeing positive indicators of inflow of workers […]
VIEWPOINT: Post-Pandemic Money Moves: Financial Considerations For Business Owners & Leaders
The COVID-19 pandemic inflicted unforeseen hardship on countless businesses across New York state and beyond, causing many business owners to tap into personal savings or retirement accounts to endure the devastating economic fallout. For many of these business owners, the impact of the pandemic forced tough decisions that have come at the cost of self-sacrifice to remain
VIEWPOINT: 6 Facets of Human Needs that Drive Business Success
In good economic times and bad, some businesses find a path to success while others are forced to board up their windows and doors. What’s the difference between those that soar and those that flounder? Ultimately, business success comes down to how well the people who work for that business perform. And employee performance, good or bad,
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Local Ties Matter in Business Success
MANLIUS, N.Y. — In the small-business community, we always talk about networking, connections, and working with trusted partners. That has never been truer than when it comes to working with a lender, especially during the current climate. When you are starting or expanding a business, having a good relationship with your lender can make or
SyracuseCoE-Density Collaboration Leads to Green Spaces, Big Returns
Also fosters safe reopenings In the COVID era, just a few additional people in a room can make the difference between low and high risk of catching the disease. How can an organization track room density without posting an employee at each entrance to every space? Or without relying on the honor system? Enter the aptly named
Ask Rusty: Can I Still Suspend My Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: Is it still possible to suspend Social Security benefits for a time? And, if so, how often? Signed: Curious Senior Dear Curious Senior: If you have already reached your full retirement age and are receiving Social Security benefits which you claimed earlier, you can voluntarily suspend your benefits to earn Delayed Retirement Credits
VIEWPOINT: 5 Tips to Stop Fear From Blocking Your Path to Success
Fear has been a common emotion throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But with vaccinations bringing hope of a return to normalcy, public confidence is making a comeback. For many, however, fear was an obstacle well before the virus. And as new opportunities emerge in a changing economy, fear can prevent people from pursuing opportunities that could help
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT: COVID Puts More Pressure on Already Stressed Nonprofits
“In every crisis, doubt or confusion, take the higher path – the path of compassion, courage, understanding, and love.” — Amit Ray The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world in many ways. The frustration of what constitutes the post-pandemic “new normal” represents a tremendous uncertainty for all organizations, particularly not-for-profits. For example, less than one year ago,
VIEWPOINT: Seven Great Ways to Create a Really Inclusive Workplace
In a recent article in Harvard Business Review, Elisabeth Kelan writes about “gender fatigue,” which she describes as the phenomenon of people acknowledging that gender inequality exists in general, but not in their workplace. Lots of people, it seems, are all for gender equity, inclusion, and a diverse workforce. Yet, it is just not happening. It reminded
VIEWPOINT: The Work-From-Home Vs. Return-To-Office Debate
What employees, bosses should consider Many Americans have been working from home full time for a year now since COVID-19 hit the U.S. And many prefer that arrangement to a traditional office. In a survey, 65 percent said they want to work remotely full time after the pandemic. That could pose a problem for them and their
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