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Challenger report: Employers cut 53 percent more jobs in May
Announced job cuts in the United States expanded to their highest level in eight months in May, according to a report from the Chicago–based global
Area unemployment rates steady
Local unemployment rates changed little from a year ago, but are down from the rates the region experienced in March, according to state Labor Department
State gains few jobs, unemployment steady
New York gained 100 private-sector jobs in April, but with a private sector job count of 7.3 million, New York is one of only five
Bankers Healthcare Group reaches $1 billion in loans
SYRACUSE — Reaching $1 billion in loans is just another milestone for a company that has averaged 2,526 percent growth over the last decade. This
Seminar: Uncertainty remains regarding health-care reform
Employers have plenty of changes to keep track of this year due to the 2010 federal health-care reform law, even though it faces an uncertain
Venture Forum draws 300 to Buffalo
More than 30 companies from around the state participated this week in the 2012 Venture Forum in Buffalo. The event, which took place Wednesday and
MVP expands self-funded insurance offerings to mid-sized businesses
MVP Health Care, Inc. has seen plenty of interest after launching a self-funded insurance option for mid-sized businesses, according to the Schenectady–based insurer’s vice president
Study: CDHP growth could save $57.1 billion per year
Enrollment growth in consumer-directed health plans (CDHP) could trim national health-care spending for the non-elderly by $57.1 billion per year, according to a new study
Hebert brings ‘crazy, fun’ style to workplace training
LYSANDER — An energetic instructor can make any topic interesting, from customer service to sales, according to Joan Hebert. “If you ever stand up and
Poll finds support for minimum-wage hike, tax breaks
Proposals to increase New York’s minimum wage and to give small businesses in the state a package of tax cuts and credits received high levels
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