Personality Testing: the Swiss Army Knife of Talent Utilization
“Having the most talented people in each of our businesses is the most important thing. If we don’t, we lose.” —Jack Welch, former CEO of GE “I am convinced that nothing we do is more important tha Read More
Elmira Savings to buy Empower branch office
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank will open a new branch in Big Flats. Elmira Savings entered into an agreement with Empower Federal Credit Union to purchase its building at 971 County Route 64, according Read More
Preparation is vital to keep a family business flourishing
What can help a family-owned business avoid fulfilling the proverb of “Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves in three generations,” and instead keep growing into the fourth and fifth generations of the busines Read More
“Is anybody there? Does anybody care?”
Come with me on a short trip. We’ll travel from a North Syracuse repair shop to a tent in the Revolutionary War, and then to a Connecticut hotel. Donna Curtin from Syracuse sends a simple plea to me. Read More
Buerkle on Obama Administration's rejection of Keystone Pipeline application
I am extremely disappointed that President Obama decided to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline provided an excellent opportunity for the President to show the American people he is serious Read More
Cornell names new Johnson School dean
ITHACA — The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University will have a new dean later this year. Soumitra Dutta, a professor of business and technology and founder and facu Read More
Stage set for new legislative year, but will Albany deliver?
It was good to be back in the State capitol recently and embark on this legislative year. The first week included the annual State of the State address by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. He talked about a variety Read More
Shale Natural-Gas and Oil Boom is a Great Development
There is a phenomenal development afoot. It is delivering benefits to you. Many people want to stop it. But they will fail. The development is oil and natural gas. On this continent. New technologies Read More
WyckWyre gears up for growth in 2012 after big 4th quarter
CONKLIN — WyckWyre ended 2011 on a strong note that company officials hope sets the stage for additional growth this year. In the fourth quarter, sales at WyckWyre, a division of Maines Paper & F Read More
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