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NO NONSENSE MARKETING: Checking out the CEO before taking a job
It’s all about the culture Arguably, the biggest mistake many job applicants make is focusing on possible advancement, benefits, working conditions, and pay. Obviously, each one plays a role in making a job decision. But taken together, they pale in comparison to scrutinizing the one person perched on the top rung of the ladder, the one […]

Excellus says new programs will help members deal with diabetic-medication costs
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, announced it is introducing three new programs to reduce the out-of-pocket cost of diabetic medications for members in 2021. One in 10 adults has diabetes and the cost of medications such as insulin “continues to dramatically increase,” the health insurer said in an Oct. 20 news

Bassett Healthcare Network appoints additional members of executive leadership group
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network has appointed three additional members of its executive leadership team. Bassett on Nov. 3 announced the appointments of Dr. Reginald Knight as chief physician executive and Denise Robinson as chief nurse executive. Bassett also announced the appointment of Corey Heller as its senior VP and chief people and diversity
VIEWPOINT: 6 Signs Your Pandemic Fatigue is Sabotaging Your Executive-Job Search
How to fix it Looking for your next executive job? Today, so many are and oftentimes it just doesn’t seem to be working. It may be time to evaluate and see if perhaps you are not effective in your search because of something that you are doing or not doing. You might discover that your
VIEWPOINT: New York Releases Guidance on Paid Sick Leave
On Oct. 20, the New York State Department of Labor released its long-awaited Guidance on Paid Sick Leave (PSL). Although the guidance provides some clarity for employers, it also leaves many questions unanswered. The following is a summary of some the information provided by the guidance. Employee/employer: For purposes of PSL, the guidance defines employee
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for 2020 Business of the Year Awards
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has selected the finalists for the 2020 Business of the Year Awards. This year’s winners will

Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposures at bar, restaurant, and two Centro bus routes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department on Wednesday night announced potential COVID-19 exposures at a bar, restaurant, and two Centro bus routes. A

SUNY appoints Mahoney president of SUNY ESF, Dewan president of Upstate Medical
Former Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney joined ESF in November 2018 as COO. In this role, she has served on the senior leadership team where

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department announced late Tuesday afternoon that the public may have been exposed to the coronavirus at the Wegmans

Rome Memorial Hospital not allowing visitors amid increase in community virus cases
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) announced it is suspending all routine inpatient hospital visits, effective Tuesday, following an “increasing number” of COVID cases
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