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New York adopts final Paid Family Leave regulations
Answering some common employer questions The New York Workers’ Compensation Board on July 19 published its final regulations implementing the New York Paid Family Leave Law (PFL). The final regulations largely mirror the proposed regulations issued on May 24, but the board provided further clarification in certain areas. For example, in its commentary, the board […]
Think Outside the Benefits Box to Attract and Keep Top Talent
We’ve all heard the stories about Fortune 500 companies offering incredible employee perks. Google feeds its people free gourmet meals throughout the day and offers daycare, Starbucks covers full tuition for eligible employees to earn a bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program, and Netflix boasts unlimited vacation time. Not everyone can compete with what
3 Ways to Make Company Priorities More Clear to your Employees
Good communication is a key to success in any endeavor. Yet in the business world there is often the sort of “failure to communicate” referenced in the movie “Cool Hand Luke.” That failure in the movie resulted in the premature demise of the hero. In real life, when leaders are unclear about their expectations, employees
Millennials: Plan For Retirement Now or Pay the Price Later
Millennials are a stressed-out generation. A study by the American Psychological Association reported that the group of Americans in their early 20s to late 30s came in at a 5.4 stress level on a scale of 1-10, higher than the average American at 4.9. Among the things keeping them up at night are the predictions
Report: Oneida County visitor spending rose nearly 9 percent to surpass $1.4 billion in 2016
UTICA — Tourism is on the rise in the Mohawk Valley. A recent study released by Empire State Development and the I Love NY, Division of Travel & Tourism reports that visitor spending in Oneida County increased by 8.8 percent to more than $1.4 billion in 2016. Oneida County represents 64 percent of the Central
NYSAR: New York home sales dip almost 3 percent in June
New York realtors sold more than 12,600 previously owned homes during June, down 3 percent from the year-ago period when nearly 13,000 homes changed hands. That’s according to a housing-market report that the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) issued recently. The trade group blamed the sales decline on a drop in the number
Onondaga County hotel occupancy rate falls 7.5 percent in May
Hotels in Onondaga County were emptier in June than the year-ago period, according to a recent report. The county’s occupancy rate slipped 7.5 percent to 64 percent in June from 69.1 percent in the year-ago month, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics company. Onondaga County’s occupancy rate has now declined in
Earlville Opera House appoints Connelly as new executive director
EARLVILLE, N.Y. — The Earlville Opera House announced it has named Michelle Connelly of Norwich as it new executive director. Connelly replaces former executive director
Madison County manufacturers need workers, offer free training
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Madison County manufacturers in need of skilled labor are working with Onondaga Community College (OCC) to provide free training for workers. OCC’s
The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter announces board members, officers
UTICA, N.Y. — The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter has announced the officers and board members who will be serving on its board of directors for the
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