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What Employers Need to Know About Recent Changes to New York’s Sexual-Harassment Laws
Don’t underestimate the power of a budget. On April 12, 2018, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the FY 2019 state budget, which amended and created numerous state laws designed to strengthen New York’s existing sexual-harassment laws and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. These new laws impose additional obligations on employers in both the public and […]
U.S. DOL issues 2 new directives on equal employment opportunity, religious freedom
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced two new directives focused on ensuring equal employment opportunity and religious freedom. The equal employment opportunity directive (2018-04) calls for focused reviews of contractor compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws, and the religious freedom directive (2018-03) incorporates recent developments protecting the
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgovDo you have an amazing small business story to tell? Here are four tips to help you submit a winning nomination package for the SBA’s National #SmallBusinessWeek awards — http://ow.ly/Tuv430lxVUS U.S. Chamber @USChamberQ3 #SBIndex: 71%
4 Tips for Property Owners When Graffiti Artists Strike
Although graffiti often has a negative connotation — associated with gang-related origins and vandalism — in some cases it’s viewed as legitimate art created by street artists with local or even national reputations. Graffiti vandalism is a criminal act done without the building owner’s permission. But urban forms of graffiti art, also known as street art
Making Your Sales Proposal a Winner
What to do before, during, and after presenting To put the importance of sales proposals in proper perspective, they are far more than a vehicle for conveying your message. They are your message. Sadly, proposals that could be winners are often rejected. They may be filled with information, but the message gets lost and they fail to
Making Excuses Is Lethal For Many Entrepreneurs
“Stop making excuses.” Many of us heard that from parents growing up. Children often were spanked or put in timeout for making excuses, and teenagers endured a loss of privileges. But in the business world, the consequences for making excuses can be much more lethal. Entrepreneurs who make excuses are not the kind of leaders who inspire
I ran into into the Business Journal News Network’s president, Marny Nesher, at the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce’s 54th Annual Meeting and Dinner in mid-May. “Welcome to Binghamton,” I razzed her with a smile, knowing full well she doesn’t get down to the Southern Tier that often from the home office in Syracuse. I
‘Cornell AgriTech’ reflects influence in food, ag innovation
The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) announced Aug. 1 the renaming of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES) to Cornell AgriTech. Agriculture and food are multibillion-dollar industries in New York state, and the name change underscores the value Cornell AgriTech brings to improving the health of the people, environment, and economy
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgovThe SBA created programs to provide lenders with up to a 90% guaranty on #export loans. Learn more about SBA export loan programs http://ow.ly/n6Et30loKvV NFIB New York @nfib_nyIn July, #smallbiz owners continued reporting strong sales
Culture Change Should Start with System Change
A business’s culture is often considered its bedrock. However, few really understand how culture forms and therefore struggle to know how to correct it when it seems to be straying. Culture is created from beliefs of employees about how things work. These beliefs are formed through daily behaviors and the response to these actions, and
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