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VIEWPOINT: How to recognize a health-care scammer when you hear one
When you hear about the risk of identity theft today, most of the time it’s in the context of cybersecurity — scammers hacking into people’s email or online bank accounts to steal private information such as credit card numbers and passwords. While the biggest risks may have moved online, identity theft over the phone is […]
Quanterion offers resources during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
UTICA, N.Y. — Quanterion Solutions, Inc. has launched a cybersecurity resource program in conjunction with October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative to promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices. As a “registered champion” of the event, Quanterion says it is providing resources throughout the month for businesses and consumers and raising awareness of
VIEWPOINT: Businesses & employees must stay alert to changing fraud tactics
October is cybersecurity month, and like the masks people wear at Halloween, perpetrators of online fraud frequently change how they look. It’s important to remain vigilant and make sure your employees are familiar with new fraud tactics. A tactic that is increasingly used is what is known as “remote access scamming.” With remote-access scams, fraudsters
VIEWPOINT: NYS Adopts CDC’s COVID-19 Quarantine & Isolation Guidance
On Sept. 14, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued updated COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance, which effectively replaces the guidance from May 31, 2022. According to the Sept. 14 guidance, the NYSDOH will now follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines on quarantine and isolation. Quarantine Perhaps most
VIEWPOINT: Get Scrappy: Budget-Friendly Marketing Advice for SMBs
Many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) deal with the same problem, day after day, year after year. They have long understood the value of marketing and its role in helping gain exposure for their brands, drive traffic to their websites, and generate leads for their sales teams. But they often lack the financial backing to
CEO FOCUS: TCGplayer acquisition highlights strength of local tech and innovation economy
TCGplayer [on Aug. 22] announced it has signed an acquisition agreement with eBay. The deal, reportedly worth $295 million, will enable the company to continue to operate independently and grow in Syracuse. “In just over 10 years, TCGplayer has grown from a startup to an e-commerce leader with nearly 700 employees.” I am often asked
VIEWPOINT: 3 Ways Business Executives Can Fight Inflation
The dollar had an average inflation rate of nearly 9 percent in the last year. As a result, the real value of a dollar has been decreasing recently. The increasing inflation rate has dramatically impacted business and the economy. Many business executives seek practical strategies to fight inflation. 3 most important inflation impacts on businesses #1 Cash
VIEWPOINT: What Employers Need to Know about the NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus program
On Aug. 3, 2022, details of a new Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program were introduced in the New York State 2022-2023 budget. It allocates $1.3 billion for the payment of recruitment and retention bonuses to certain employees in frontline health care and mental-hygiene positions. This program follows the ongoing workforce effects from the global coronavirus pandemic
VIEWPOINT: How A Liquid Workforce Can Ease Hiring Woes
Why outsourced labor makes more sense than ever Outsourced labor isn’t a new concept in business. It’s long been a tried-and-true method to help keep teams lean, tap into areas of expertise that cannot be held internally, or free leadership up to spend more time on strategic planning and decision-making. But a few things today make
VIEWPOINT: A New World of Investing: Combating Inflation through Innovative Strategies
When it comes to investing, there have been a set of standard practices that have benefited long-term investors. That being said, in our current economic climate, where inflation rates are at an all-time high and the average American holds more than $90,000 in debt, investors have had to turn to new, modern ways to invest
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