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Maffei releases jobs plan to mark 100 days in office
SYRACUSE — U.S. Rep. Daniel Maffei (D–Syracuse) today announced what he called a “blueprint” for expanding the region’s middle class, growing its economy, and creating
“If you can’t convince them, confuse them.” — Harry S. Truman If you do not recognize the acronyms HIPAA and HITECH, you must read this column. Even if you do recognize them, but you provide any type of health or human service, I would strongly recommend that you read on. I met recently with
Mercer study focuses on benefits of worksite clinics
Worksite clinics have gained in popularity since the 2010 passage of the national health-care reform law, and companies say they are expanding or establishing clinics to improve employee productivity and control overall spending. That’s according to a new survey that Mercer released on March 12. The report is based on data from Mercer’s 2012 National
Companies seek advice at CNY Solutions Fair in Salina
SALINA — Representatives from area manufacturers and technology companies sought advice from experts assembled at the CNY Solutions Fair held today in Salina. The Empire
Cuomo: workers’ comp and unemployment-insurance changes will save companies $1.2 billion
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined $1.2 billion in savings for New York companies following changes to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance that are part
Baltimore Woods Nature Center names Hartmann new executive director
MARCELLUS — Baltimore Woods Nature Center, a nonprofit environmental organization located in Marcellus, has appointed Mary Kate Hartmann as its new executive director. Hartmann will
Annese expects to relocate local office to aid growth
Company generated $66.9 million in revenue in 2012 SALINA — Annese & Associates, Inc. could soon be looking for new space in the Syracuse
State to increase minimum wage, federal government may follow
New York employers who employ workers in jobs that pay minimum wage will have to gradually increase their wages over the next three years. The New York State Assembly on March 28 gave final approval to the state-budget proposal after the state Senate had approved the spending plan earlier in the week. The state budget
EBRI survey: retirement confidence remains low
Americans’ confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement remains low, despite the improving economy. That’s among the findings in the 23rd annual Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS) issued recently by the Washington, D.C.–based Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). The March 19 report, entitled “The 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey: Perceived Savings Needs Outpace Reality for
Dannible & McKee’s Didio named president of Hospice Foundation board
SYRACUSE — Dannible & McKee, LLP Partner Christopher Didio has been named president of the Hospice Foundation of Central New York board of directors. Didio,
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