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State unemployment holds at 3.8 percent in May as jobs added
State unemployment held steady in May at 3.8 percent as nonfarm jobs rose for the sixth straight month.
XPO Logistics laying off 75 from Mechanicsburg facility
Citing the loss of a customer, XPO Logistics has announced 75 layoffs from a warehouse facility it operates in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County.
Group forms to elevate Pa. drone industry
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.
Nonprofit connects veterans to farming apprenticeships
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.
Workforce initiatives balance present, future needs
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.
Trucking services firm in Lancaster County plans to relocate, expand
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.
Proposal would clear hurdles for startups
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
