The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry said fraud is on the rise, with scammer upping their efforts to gather personal information of unsuspecting people to use in creating fake accounts to receive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
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Workforce
After nearly $500M in 2020 losses, Dorney Park parent company ready for new season
As expected, 2020 was not a good year for amusement parks, and Cedar Fair, the parent company of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom reported a drastic drop in revenue for the year.
Read More »Taxes, immigration and climate among issues to watch in Biden’s first 100 days, panelists say
Less than one month into the Biden administration, actions taken by the president have indicated a much more progressive approach to governing than in the conservative Trump administration.
Read More »Wolf Administration outlines hospitality relief funding
Businesses in the hospitality industry can begin applying for grant funding next month after $145 million in federal dollars are being distributed to every county across the state.
Read More »Food processor expanding with $228M facility in Montgomery County
Clemens Food Group, a family-owned business, will be building a new $228 million facility at its Hatfield location to support increased production of smoked meats and cooked sausage.
Read More »LCCC training future Amazon workers in advanced manufacturing
Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville said it is working with Amazon on a training program aimed at preparing apprentices for careers in advanced manufacturing.
Read More »Having ‘hard conversations’ about diversity at work can be challenging, and transforming
The first Virtual CEO Action Regional Summit held virtually featured Lehigh Valley business and university leaders and was moderated by retired PPL Corporation Board Chair and CEO William “Bill” Spence. Two panels during the event addressed the needs and challenges of implementing Diversity Equity and Inclusion practices at all levels of organization to their firms' creativity and growth
Read More »Op-Ed: Why you need to develop and invest in your employees
Companies I work with are finding it difficult, if not impossible, to fill roles at any level. Entry level talent is as difficult to recruit as PHDs. The best employees are receiving offers that are eye popping to leave their current positions and move to a new opportunity. Poaching is in full swing.
Read More »Are women best suited to handle demands of pandemic at work?
From juggling multiple projects or responsibilities to mentoring others, being flexible, adaptable and persistent have helped women to not only navigate the pandemic’s minefields but ensure they’re supporting employees, colleagues and clients along the way.
Read More »Berks Tec Centro partners with IBM for workforce education initiative
The Berks Latino Workforce Development Corp., which now goes by the name Berks Tec Centro, said it has teamed up with IBM to provide assistance to both job seekers and entrepreneurs, many of whom are trying to reinvent their career because of the pandemic.
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