Voice of Business Blog
You’re Invited: NY Smart Meters Open House
Voice of Business Blog You’re Invited: NY Smart Meters Open House date November 1, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog You’re invited to RG&E’s Smart Meter Open House at the town of Brighton offices on Thursday, November 3, from 5-7 pm located at 2300 Elmwood Avenue. R&GE will soon be upgrading to smart meters…
Read MoreEEOC Updates Required Nondiscrimination Poster
Voice of Business Blog EEOC Updates Required Nondiscrimination Poster date October 25, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog On October 20, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an updated “Know Your Rights” poster that informs employees of their rights to be free from unlawful workplace harassment and discrimination under federal law. Employers…
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time Ends November 6 – Plan Ahead
Voice of Business Blog Daylight Saving Time Ends November 6 – Plan Ahead date October 25, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog On Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m., we turn clocks back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time. Employers whose nonexempt employees are in the midst of a…
Read MoreBob Duffy: Schools must do better at teaching life, job skills to local students
Voice of Business Blog Bob Duffy: Schools must do better at teaching life, job skills to local students date October 18, 2022 tags Advocacy & Policy, Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog In previous columns, I have praised our tremendous talent team at the Chamber for all the work that they do to fill workforce…
Read MoreComplimentary 2023 Attendance Calendar Available
Voice of Business Blog Complimentary 2023 Attendance Calendar Available date October 18, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog To help ease the administrative burden of tracking employee attendance, whether for HR or managers, the complimentary 2023 Attendance Calendar is once again available from Greater Rochester Chamber. The one-page 2023 calendar in Excel…
Read MoreReminder: NYS Voting Leave and Poster Requirement
Voice of Business Blog Reminder: NYS Voting Leave and Poster Requirement date October 11, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog With the general election coming up on November 8, employers should ensure their NYS posting obligations are met. Not less than ten working days before every election, every employer shall post conspicuously…
Read MoreMinimum Wage for Home Health Aides Jumps to $15.20 per hour effective October 1st
Voice of Business Blog Minimum Wage for Home Health Aides Jumps to $15.20 per hour effective October 1st date October 4, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog In accordance with Public Health Law section 3614-f, effective October 1, 2022, the minimum wage for home health aides increased by $2 from the basic minimum…
Read MoreHow to Facilitate a Successful Virtual Interview
Voice of Business Blog How to Facilitate a Successful Virtual Interview date October 3, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog The following Voice of Business Blog post was submitted by Solü Technology Partners. Learn more at solutechnology.com! The goal of the interview process is to assess to what degree a candidate’s qualifications align…
Read MoreNYS COVID-19 Update
Voice of Business Blog NYS COVID-19 Update date September 27, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently relinquished her executive powers for COVID-19, and President Biden recently stated in a 60-Minutes interview that the pandemic is “over.” Although these actions further signify a shift to “living” with the…
Read MoreReminder: VETS 4212 Due Sept. 30
Voice of Business Blog Reminder: VETS 4212 Due Sept. 30 date September 27, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veteran’s Employment and Training Service (VETS) and the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) focus on employing and advancement in employment of covered veterans. To support this effort,…
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