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Evolving wellness programs benefit employees, employers
There is more to wellness than physical health, and it may benefit employers to consider adding a wellness program to their workplace, area benefits experts say. The wellness plan of today looks much different than the past, when all it may have done was encourage employees to get their annual physical or have their blood […]
NextGen Label names chief human resources officer
CICERO — NextGen Label Group recently announced the promotion of Jessica McCarthy to chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective April 1. The move coincides with Dan Rosenbaum’s transition to president and CEO of the company. McCarthy is a proven leader in human resources and administration, bringing extensive experience in fostering a positive and productive workplace
Excellus net income rebounds in 2024 despite operating loss
ROCHESTER — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says the health plan ended 2024 with a profit of $25.6 million, citing its annual report filed with the New York State Department of Financial Services on March 1. “While the health plan last year faced several challenges, stronger-than-expected investment results helped the insurer reach a small net margin of
MACNY selects Indium Corporation R&D director as Innovator of the Year
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has selected Yan Liu, Ph.D., director of global research and development (R&D) at Indium Corporation, as the recipient
NYS Comptroller audit finds record-keeping issue in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. — An audit by of the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli showed that the Herkimer village clerk-treasurer failed to maintain
AmeriCU Credit Union prepares to open relocated North Utica branch
UTICA, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union is relocating its North Utica location from the Aspen Dental Plaza on North Genesee St. to 401 Herkimer Road
Binghamton business-plan competition has April 2 submission deadline
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton entrepreneurs still have a few weeks to make their submissions for this year’s Binghamton business-plan competition. Applications are due April 2.
Oneida County Tourism honors Utica Coffee at annual meeting
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT) is honoring Utica Coffee Roasting Company owners Frank Elias and Heather Delia with the 2025 Christopher P. Destito
Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center boosts salaries for several health-care roles
VESTAL, N.Y. — Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Vestal says it has significantly increased the pay scale for several health-care roles at the
MVHS and Wynn Hospital generate $2 billion economic impact
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and Wynn Hospital generated more than $2 billion in economic activity in the region, according to an analysis conducted by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). The HANYS analysis shows that MVHS and the hospital generated 6,400 jobs as a result of employees purchasing goods
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