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2022 Annual Wage and Salary Benchmarking Surveys Released
Voice of Business Blog 2022 Annual Wage and Salary Benchmarking Surveys Released date April 26, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber has released its 2022 Annual Wage and Salary Surveys. The surveys report local wage data on close to 300 jobs, including those in administration, finance, human resources, information technology, customer service,…
Read MoreUS DOL Wage and Hour Division Guidance on H-2B Visa Program
Voice of Business Blog US DOL Wage and Hour Division Guidance on H-2B Visa Program date April 19, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog The US DOL Wage and Hour Division has undertaken important steps toward safeguarding the rights of U.S. and H-2B workers through the H-2B visa program. To ensure that workers know their…
Read MoreNYS Senator Cooney & NYS Assemblywoman Lupardo Announce Cannabis Tax Deduction Bill’s Passage in Final New York State Budget
Chamber News Release NYS Senator Cooney & NYS Assemblywoman Lupardo Announce Cannabis Tax Deduction Bill’s Passage in Final New York State Budget date April 19, 2022 tags Advocacy & Policy (ALBANY, NY) – Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced the inclusion of legislation to allow licensed cannabis operators to make normal business deductions…
Read MoreRochester Named #5 Top City for Remote Work by Ownerly
Chamber News Release Rochester Named #5 Top City for Remote Work by Ownerly date April 12, 2022 tags Chamber News Releases, Voice of Business Blog Despite declining COVID-19 levels, America’s “Great Resignation” is continuing apace. While more employers bring workers back to the office as the pandemic appears to wind down, the tight labor market…
Read MoreHR Spring Cleaning – Time to Spruce Up Your Poster Board!
Voice of Business Blog HR Spring Cleaning – Time to Spruce Up Your Poster Board! date April 5, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog Spring has sprung and now it a great time to review your checklist to make sure your HR house is in order for the rest of the year. That includes state…
Read MoreRochester Business Journal: SBA extends EIDL deferment period another six months
Voice of Business Blog Rochester Business Journal: SBA extends EIDL deferment period another six months date March 15, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog Nearly 9,500 small businesses in the Finger Lakes region will be allowed to defer repayment on COVID-19 Economic and Disaster Loans for another six months. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles…
Read MoreMember Advertising Spring Sale Extended to 3/25
Voice of Business Blog Member Advertising Spring Sale Extended to 3/25 date March 15, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog Expand your business’s reach this spring by taking advantage of our Member Advertising Spring Sale! Through 3/25, we’re taking $100 off the price of Highlighted Members emails and Voice of Business Sponsorships. Contact Advertising@GreaterRochesterChamber.com to…
Read More2022 Local and National Policies & Practices Survey Now Available
Voice of Business Blog 2022 Local and National Policies & Practices Survey Now Available date March 8, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog The results of the 2022 Policies & Practices Survey were recently released. This survey contains the policies and practices sections of the former Policies and Benefits Survey which includes topics such as:…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber Chief of Staff Marc Cohen featured on industry podcast
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber Chief of Staff Marc Cohen featured on industry podcast date March 1, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Chief of Staff Marc Cohen recently appeared on the Chamber Chat podcast to discuss the role of chambers in public policy and advocacy. This podcast…
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time and Employee Work Hours
Voice of Business Blog Daylight Saving Time and Employee Work Hours date February 22, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog On Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2 a.m., we will move clocks forward one hour to mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. Shift workers who are on duty at that time will work one…
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