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.
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Overtime calculation in court crosshairs
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.
Read More »Bill would tweak PTSD treatment under workers’ comp
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.
Read More »No experience? No problem for HVAC contractor
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.
Read More »The Behaviorist: Lessons from last days on the job
“You have just two months to live.” If you heard those words from a doctor, would you make changes? Would you do things differently? I haven’t heard that message from a doctor, but I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned during those poignant periods prior to leaving an organization. Here's what I've learned.
Read More »Ask John Dame: Create a culture of trust to retain good employees for the long haul
Q: It is hard enough to find great employees in today’s environment without causing them to leave. Over the past three years we have held steady at a 40% turnover rate. To add to that, one of the organization's key managers has just left. I think we have a serious problem. How can I stop this expensive employment treadmill that we are on?
Read More »Transportation company announces 84 layoffs in Central Pa., Lehigh Valley
Hallcon Corp., a Kansas-based provider of outsourced transportation and fleet maintenance services, is laying off 84 employees in Pennsylvania after losing a contract with railroad company Norfolk Southern Corp.
Read More »Baking waves: Cake shop success forces move to bigger digs
Will and Darmayne Robertson are the couple behind Sweet Confections Cakes in Lower Paxton Township. Business is growing.
Read More »County bans renew debate over union-labor deals
Lebanon County recently banned the use of project labor agreements for county public works projects. Opponents of PLAs hope more counties will do the same, looking to reignite debate over statewide legislation. But union leaders and proponents of PLAs don't see a trend emerging.
Read More »Don’t let absence impair achievement
Being absent affects achievement in workplaces at all levels, just as it did for Claudia Williams in her high school math class.
Read More »Go take a nap: Can brief downtime help busy small-business professionals be more productive?
Companies like Google, Cisco and Zappos encourage short, refreshing naps during the work day. But has the trend caught on in the Lehigh Valley?
Read More »Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation names new executive director
The Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, has a new leader.
Read More »Back to basics: Trust, open dialogue, mentorship keys to small-business success
A small-business leader must be a good listener while providing an environment where opportunities for mentorships can flourish and create a path for future leaders. How do you foster mentorships and ensure you are listening to new ideas?
Read More »Guest view: Lessons for sustaining family-owned business
When a family business thrives under second-generation ownership, the secret to success is in the foundation laid by the first generation. Here are seven lessons my parents taught me that I carry with me as the leader of our family business:
Read More »Temp firm carries on after founder’s death
In the world of LinkedIn and Indeed – where people can apply for jobs with the tap of a finger – it’s challenging for recruitment firms to stay relevant.
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