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Personality Testing: the Swiss Army Knife of Talent Utilization
“Having the most talented people in each of our businesses is the most important thing. If we don’t, we lose.” —Jack Welch, former CEO of
Elmira Savings to buy Empower branch office
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank will open a new branch in Big Flats. Elmira Savings entered into an agreement with Empower Federal Credit Union to
Preparation is vital to keep a family business flourishing
What can help a family-owned business avoid fulfilling the proverb of “Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves in three generations,” and instead keep growing into the fourth and
“Is anybody there? Does anybody care?”
Come with me on a short trip. We’ll travel from a North Syracuse repair shop to a tent in the Revolutionary War, and then to
SALINA — Polaris Library Systems added more customers and library locations in 2011, finishing the year with a total of 59 signed contracts, up from
Welch Allyn fills two chief officer spots
SKANEATELES FALLS — Welch Allyn has appointed two employees to chief officer positions, the medical-device manufacturer said today. The company named Scott Gucciardi executive vice
Community Bank to pick up 19 First Niagara, HSBC branches
DeWITT — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) of DeWitt announced plans today to acquire 19 HSBC and First Niagara branches later this year for
Insurers settle with A.G. over online in-network lists
Eight health insurers have agreed to maintain accurate provider directories on their websites as part of a settlement with the state attorney general’s office. The
State loses jobs in December, unemployment rate steady
New York’s unemployment rate stayed steady in December, but the state lost 16,800 jobs from the previous month. The unemployment rate was 8 percent in
Businesses expect growth in 2012, but uncertainty remains
SYRACUSE — Although employment in the region is up 1 percent, businesses remain uncertain about the future and legislative, regulatory, and policy issues still dominate
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