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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Burns-Gerling uses network to build successful business
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The ABC’s of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is a labor of love for Karyn Burns-Gerling; a mother of three, incredibly hard working, and an inspiration to all who meet her. She began working on this business venture when she was expecting her children. Burns-Gerling would make posters called the ABC’s of wherever […]
VIEWPOINT: Media-Interview Tips in a Socially Distant Digital Age
Our routines were disrupted when the world as we know it paused earlier this year, but somehow, we have figured out how to traverse a new normal, balancing the demands of our “day” jobs with the 24/7 responsibilities that include life, home, families, and pets also require. Thanks to the magic of the internet and
VIEWPOINT: 5 Tips to Help Employees Make the Most of Health Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many companies in New York state and nationwide to operate differently, presenting new challenges and requiring some to respond to a newly at-home workforce. Whether employees are working remotely or in-person, this fall’s open-enrollment season for health benefits will likely be different than in the past. In fact, a recent
NO NONSENSE MARKETING: Checking out the CEO before taking a job
It’s all about the culture Arguably, the biggest mistake many job applicants make is focusing on possible advancement, benefits, working conditions, and pay. Obviously, each one plays a role in making a job decision. But taken together, they pale in comparison to scrutinizing the one person perched on the top rung of the ladder, the one
VIEWPOINT: 6 Signs Your Pandemic Fatigue is Sabotaging Your Executive-Job Search
How to fix it Looking for your next executive job? Today, so many are and oftentimes it just doesn’t seem to be working. It may be time to evaluate and see if perhaps you are not effective in your search because of something that you are doing or not doing. You might discover that your
VIEWPOINT: New York Releases Guidance on Paid Sick Leave
On Oct. 20, the New York State Department of Labor released its long-awaited Guidance on Paid Sick Leave (PSL). Although the guidance provides some clarity for employers, it also leaves many questions unanswered. The following is a summary of some the information provided by the guidance. Employee/employer: For purposes of PSL, the guidance defines employee
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, leadership, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovFollow us on Instagram and learn about some of the inspiring #WomenInBusiness who help power America’s economy! https://instagram.com/sbagov Inc. @IncHere are three reasons why right now is a great time to become an
3 Tips for Developing a Sky-High Growth Plan
Middle-market companies are ambitious to grow, and they need the right marketing strategy that can guide the whole enterprise to new heights. Ask any CEO if they want “marketing” and they’ll nod and speak to the value of an attractive website, a recent trade show, or their latest brochure. Ask that same CEO if he/she
Crossing the road, crossing the bridge, crossing the river, crossing the ridge, I’ve crossed many times before. I did not know why. Now I know, I must try. What a year it’s been. I don’t need to tell you. You’ve got your story. I’ve got mine. Lots of lessons learned. So I’ll try to share
Are Your Employees Zoning Out in Zoom Meetings?
Tips from a remote veteran The coronavirus changed the world into a planet of remote workers, but several months into the pandemic some companies and individuals are still grappling with the challenges of working apart. Employees have more distractions at home and some can find it harder to focus. Questions persist, such as: Can video
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