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VIEWPOINT: Answering FAQs about NY Hero Act Compliance
New York employers are presently “activating” their HERO Act plans, after the New York State Department of Health (DOH) officially designated COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease that poses risk to the public health.” We have developed these FAQs to answer the urgent questions of our clients and Bond friends. New York recently issued additional […]
VIEWPOINT: Ask Rusty: Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I stopped working at age 55, well before my full retirement age of 66 years and 10 months. I had more than 35 years working prior to retiring from work. I don’t intend to start collecting Social Security until my full retirement age. Will I be penalized for all those years between when
VIEWPOINT: What the NYS Eviction Moratorium Extension Means For Landlords
Since former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the initial New York eviction moratorium on March 20, 2021, landlords in New York state have received little to no assistance from the state government. Landlords, many of whom rely on their income-producing properties to pay their own mortgage, have been saddled with tenants who are more than 18
VIEWPOINT: How Resiliency & Reconnection Drive Our Community Forward
There has been a lot written about how the past 18 months have been like nothing we’ve experienced  efore, and while we hope that we never have to experience anything like the coronavirus pandemic again, it’s remarkable to think about all that we achieved by working together. Every member of our community has played a critical role
VIEWPOINT: Every business leader now has a new role: Healer-in-Chief
A study released by the CDC in early July revealed some eye-opening statistics about frontline workers in my industry: • Since March 2020, respondents (health-care workers) reported experiencing traumatic events or stressors. • 72 percent felt overwhelmed by workload or family/work balance • 11.8 percent have received job-related threats because of work • 23.4 percent have felt bullied, threatened, or harassed because
CEO FOCUS: GENIUS NY 5.0 Teams Work Toward Pitch Finals
In mid-August, we announced the five new companies participating in the GENIUS NY program’s fifth round. These companies moved into CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden and put down roots in Central New York as they work to scale their businesses and advance their technologies. Supporting high-growth companies in the unmanned-aircraft systems (UAS) industry is a focus of the GENIUS
VIEWPOINT: Make these two magical words part of your everyday life
We are all aware of the importance of words. They can be healing or inspiring, humorous or hurtful. They can also be motivating and magical. Two of the most powerful words in the English language are “thank you.” Most of us were taught that phrase when we were toddlers learning to verbally express our thoughts and feelings.
VIEWPOINT: Employers need to activate HERO Act compliance plans now
State includes COVID-19 under the law On Sept. 6, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the New York State Commissioner of Health to designate COVID-19 as a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health. The designation is official and available on the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) website (https://health.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/docs/2021-09-06_commissioner_designation.pdf). By way
VIEWPOINT:Top 5 Considerations for Updating Policies & Procedures
Emerging from the trials and tribulations from the pandemic, many business owners learned valuable lessons to keep their companies running smoothly. Those ranged from updating health and safety protocols to staying agile in business operations. However, one of the most crucial lessons to continue throughout the future is the importance of keeping policies and procedures up
VIEWPOINT: 7 Ways Leaders Can Finish the Year Off Strong
It’s been a challenging year for many businesses due to the pandemic. Whether you’ve thrived or struggled in difficult times, there’s no doubt challenges came your way. Many entrepreneurs neglect self-care and work much more than they should, often resulting in burn-out and lower productivity. With September being Self-Care Awareness Month, this is the time to slow
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