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Pinnacle Employee Services names VP of employer solutions
DeWITT — Pinnacle Employee Services, a professional employer organization (PEO), recently announced the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Rita Tarolli Marble as VP of employer solutions. Marble has more than 25 years’ experience in human resources, business development, and leadership. With a passion for fostering the growth and success of small […]
USDOL releases AI best practices for employers, developers
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) on Oct. 16 released a list of artificial intelligence (AI) best practices designed to ensure that emerging technologies such as AI “enhance job quality and benefit workers when they are used in the workplace.” The department’s AI best practices provide developers and employers with a detailed roadmap to implement
Report: CNY regional jobless rates fall in September
Most regions also gained jobs Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions all fell in September compared to a year ago. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) data released on Oct 22. In addition, the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Elmira
New labor laws in effect and on the horizon
A number of new labor laws and changes have either gone into effect or take effect soon, which means businesses need to make sure they are prepared to comply, according to a couple local labor-law experts. Two of the bigger changes involve employees that are pregnant or nursing, according to Dawn Lanouette, chair of the
Three area SUNY schools participate in state program to help students enroll in college
ALBANY, N.Y. — Three regional SUNY campuses are among the nine initial schools participating in the state’s launch of a program to help the “highest-achieving”
Hartwick College opens Baking Innovation Lab in Oneonta
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College recently unveiled its new Baking Innovation Lab (BIL), part of the Hartwick Center for Craft Food and Beverage (CCFB), with
Syracuse–based accounting firm acquires Capital Region business
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP on Tuesday said it’s acquired a Capital Region firm in a deal that became official on Oct. 1. Patrick A. Arico, Jr., CPA, P.C., an accounting firm in Clifton Park in Saratoga County, is now part of Dannible & McKee. “This strategic move aligns with
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship launches AI Innovation Hub for students
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on Tuesday launched its AI Innovation Hub for students and staff. The hub allows students to
SU wins federal funding to train engineering students, build clean energy workforce
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) says it will use $900,000 in federal funding to create new Building Training and Assessment Centers (BTAC) to train
Community Bank names head of retail banking
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank, N.A. has appointed Melissa Bollman head of retail banking. She is responsible for the oversight of the retail banking network and will lead the retail strategy and sales teams to develop strategic initiatives, the bank announced. With 26 years of experience in financial services, Bollman joins Community Bank from M&T
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