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Binghamton University to use federal grant to train nurses for work in rural areas
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University’s Decker School of Nursing will use a federal grant of $350,000 to “fully fund” the training of nurses for work
People news: Security Mutual elects new director
BINGHAMTON, N.Y — Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announced it has elected Carol Baldwin Moody to its board of directors. Moody is
TJM Properties names Gallagher general manager of Crowne Plaza Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — TJM Properties has appointed Tiffany Gallagher as general manager of the Crowne Plaza Syracuse hotel. The Crowne Plaza is the cylindrical hotel
Tompkins Trust hires Caezza for new Syracuse–area financial center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Tompkins Trust Company announced it is expanding its financial-services team in the Syracuse market with the addition of business banking officer Sharon
People news: Fortus Healthcare Resources names Urtz sales manager for Fortus Group Travel
UTICA, N.Y. — Fortus Healthcare Resources announced it has appointed Rebecca Urtz as sales manager of its travel division, Fortus Group Travel. In her new
Dick’s Sporting Goods to build Southern Tier distribution center, creating 466 jobs
CONKLIN, N.Y. — Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE: DKS) plans to invest $100 million to build a regional distribution facility at the Broome County Corporate
Liberty Resources names Doran chief operating officer
SYRACUSE — Human-services agency Liberty Resources announced it has promoted Carrie Doran to chief operating officer. Doran has been with Syracuse–based Liberty Resources for nearly 11 years, starting as director of human resources and most recently serving as VP of administration. During this time, Liberty Resources has grown from a regional provider to a multi-state
Why Team-Building Events are Effective
Employee reactions can be mixed when company leaders announce plans for a team-building activity that they hope will improve camaraderie and collaboration in the workplace. Some workers express enthusiasm and others indifference, but at least one-third inwardly groan. A Citrix study once showed that 31 percent of employees say they dislike team-building activities altogether. But
Why Veterans Makes Topnotch Employees
Politicians call them heroes, and strangers thank them for their service. But when their enlistment comes to an end, veterans need more than a pat on the back as they return to civilian life. They need jobs. And increasingly, they seem to be getting them because the unemployment rate among veterans has been on the
Lockheed Martin lays off 350, including 69 workers in New York state
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) is laying off 350 workers, including 69 employees at New York sites, in its mission systems and training business segment.
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