As of March 31st, and after years of failed attempts, Governor Cuomo has signed legislation making marijuana legal in New York. It is now legal for adults 21 and over to possess up to three ounces of cannabis for personal use in New York. Adult New Yorkers may smoke or vape cannabis wherever smoking tobacco…
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New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo’s “PAUSE” order expires this Friday – making way for the state to begin a soft” re-opening, limited to 3 regions only. The (3) three regions in NYS include The Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier. Each has so far, met the criteria made up of 7 metrics required to
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Like many places around the nation, the workplace office looks empty. With many employees furloughed or working from home, what will the office of the future look like post-COVID-19? The risk of opening too soon gives rise to worries of another spike in new coronavirus cases. Before people get back to work, companies will need
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According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), over 90% of small businesses have been negatively affected by the coronavirus outbreak. So, how does small business rebuild and come back from such a hit. Well, the short answer is, “slowly”. Of course, this will be dictated by industry. But now, is a good time for
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Earlier this month, New Jersey enacted a new wage theft law that most notably extends the statute of limitations for claims to six years, up from two. Signed into law Aug. 6, the legislation enhances penalties for violating employers that could result in 18 months of prison time and fines reaching nearly $15,000 for repeat
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As an employer, you have a lot to be thankful for – the talented employees you have on your teamwork in and out every day to drive the collective success of your company. Without their sacrifice, you wouldn’t be in the position to lead or steer your vision into the future. Without your clients, you’d
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If you’re interested in attracting and retaining talent within your organization, it’s worth your time to consider building a workplace survey. No matter how large your business is or what industry you’re in, you can benefit from collecting employee feedback to evaluate and build a better workplace. “Surveys are a great way to gauge how employees
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Every employer wants to build a winning team that excels in every aspect. While diligence, hard work, and focus are key assets to look for in your employees, if you’re interested in breeding your team for efficiency and productivity, studies suggest that you should let them talk more — even when it’s not work-related. Socializing with colleagues
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Advances in technology have allowed us to authenticate identity using superior methods to traditional security tokens such as key fobs, passwords, and PINs. Since objects/information can be replicated, lost, stolen, and shared, these tokens aren’t very secure. However, biometric identifiers, like fingerprints and iris recognition, offset these security risks because they are unique to each person.
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Take a moment and think about the defining experiences that challenged you most when working with peers. How would you characterize the way you and your colleagues (past or present) have worked together? Along the way, you’ve probably encountered rude or abrasive behavior that has diminished your confidence, lowered your willingness to actively engage with
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