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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
CEO FOCUS: New CHIPS & Science law aligns with regional growth strategies
The [newly passed federal] CHIPS and Science Act will undoubtedly strengthen the United States’ global competitiveness in the semiconductor industry. The legislation also contains significant provisions that will accelerate regional economic growth and development, including $200 billion to support university R&D and technology development, supply chains, and STEM education. These CHIPS and Science Act investments and
VIEWPOINT: Inadvertent Disclosure and Privilege Claw Back
The dramatics of the Alex Jones trial have many litigators stirring about inadvertent disclosure of privileged information and what needs to be done to properly claw it back. The sheer volume of discovery that is exchanged between parties has exploded since the inception of “electronically stored” documents and communications. It is more likely than ever
VIEWPOINT: How to Tell If you Are Burned Out (and What to Do About It)
Many people suffer from burnout in their careers and life in general but may not realize it. Going through the motions, dreading the fact that it’s time to go to work, and feeling mentally exhausted are draining, but they can take a toll on one’s attitude, work performance, and quality of life. Knowing the signs of
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