A recent guest editorial (“Philadelphia pay-equity case attracts national focus”) mischaracterizes an important facet of the pay equity discussion.

More than 400 attended the annual Women of Influence celebration. There were a few surprises for the memorable evening.

The nature of our business is challenging. Caring for and comforting people at the end of life is not always easy. So, what motivates our employees at Hospice & Community Care to continue to deliver quality care and comfort? Having a sense of purpose. Knowing they are making a difference in the lives of people every day at one of the most challenging times in their lives. Here are some ways we create that sense of purpose at our organization:

As the story goes in ancient Greek mythology, Cassandra was blessed with the gift of seeing the future but frustrated with the curse that no one would ever believe her. Today, a Cassandra culture in the workplace is one that lacks psychological safety.  Imagine being a nurse and the doctor you are working with has ...

After a legal fight with Pennsylvania’s top lawyer, UPMC has reached a 10-year deal with Highmark Health, ending a battle over health care access in western Pennsylvania.

State unemployment held steady in May at 3.8 percent as nonfarm jobs rose for the sixth straight month.

Citing the loss of a customer, XPO Logistics has announced 75 layoffs from a warehouse facility it operates in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County.

The PA Drone Association is on a mission. A burgeoning industry is literally taking off nationwide, and members of the nascent Harrisburg-based group want to ensure Pennsylvania doesn’t get left behind.

Mimi Thomas-Brooker founded the nonprofit Troops to Tractors to organize what she had been doing throughout her career both as a military spouse and a civilian – connecting people to people, and people to resources.

The strong economy has been making it difficult for businesses that need qualified and skilled technical workers. And while some established workforce initiatives with a long-range focus are paying off, other efforts are underway to match workers’ skills with specific jobs in the shorter term, several observers said in recent interviews.

Compliance Navigation Specialists plans to relocate the bulk of its operations from its facility in Warwick Township to a new facility in Manheim Township by the end of 2020.

Entrepreneurs who want to launch small businesses can have trouble getting started. And even when they succeed, they may still face issues with planning for growth and job creation.

A 2013 lawsuit brought by employees at General Nutrition Centers was recently heard in the state Supreme Court. The dispute centers on the calculation of overtime hours, as workers felt they were entitled to more pay under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act than what they were given under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

A proposed bill with the power to alter Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation law is designed to benefit first responders who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Skilled workers are hard to find, so a Lancaster County mechanical contractor created a training program that allows it to hire employees with zero experience and train them in the field.