Experts call ‘the box’ bad idea
If an employer flooded by job seekers in a down economy wants to have a blanket policy of rejecting candidates with criminal histories to help shorten the application stack, the response from a wide range of stakeholders is clear.
Read More »Loophole delay?
While progress has been made to close the so-called Delaware loophole and, in the process, make Pennsylvania more attractive on business taxes, a final resolution is not expected this year, according to party leadership.
Read More »Law school graduates enter slow job market
After shedding thousands of jobs two years ago, the job market for law school graduates slowly is improving as the economy crawls back from the abyss.
Read More »Advice to share with your graduate
A reader asked: Jeff, my parents introduced me to your columns when I was in college. It has been a big help, both personally and with my classes. Thanks! As I get ready to enter the “real world,” what’s your advice as I prepare for my first job?
Read More »The Whiteboard: Eliminate waste to increase and sustain productivity – the right way
Today, increased productivity is often cited as a major reason for the slow recovery of the job market. I believe it is true that businesses are more productive, but in many cases the improvements have been achieved simply by dumping more work on fewer people. Where that has been the case, the improvements will not be sustainable.
Read More »Sound off: What you said
Last week’s question: Do you think a viable effort will develop to try to bring a casino
to York County? Tell us why.
Which fund offers best fit for retirement?
While there’s a generally accepted consensus that the average American plans to retire at age 65, there are divergent paths to build an investment plan to prepare for that milestone.
Read More »Burnham Holdings keeps moving forward in heating industry
Lancaster County-based Burnham Holdings Inc. in April transitioned a new CEO into the role held by the previous leader for about four decades.
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Auction firm works Internet abilities in high-volume market
A Lebanon County-based auction firm is working to establish itself as an East Coast player particularly in the high-volume property liquidation market of South Florida by leveraging Internet marketing capabilities and a partnership in the region.
Read More »Buyers returning to housing market
The weather is to blame for so much that positives often are overlooked.
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Corrections/Clarifications
UGI Corp. is based in Valley Forge. A caption on page 6 of the May 11 Marcellus Shale Guide named the incorrect municipality. UGI Gas Division and UGI Utilities are based in Reading.
Read More »Lancaster chamber releases statement on Pa. budget
The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry supports Gov. Tom Corbett's approach to the state budget, according to a position statement the organization released this morning.
Read More »Mining led April growth, jobless rate falls half percent
The mining and logging industry led Pennsylvania's jobs growth in April with 7,300 new jobs, or a 23 percent increase, while unemployment fell half a percent from a year ago, according to the latest figures from the state Department of Labor and Industry.
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New Stampede ownership fosters business relationships
Frequent leadership and league changes have been the norm for the Harrisburg Stampede in the team's four years of existence in the world of professional indoor football.
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