The department launched a redesigned PA CareerLink website that focuses on accessibility and features an enhanced sourcing and application process.

“As an essential business, Sheetz has been committed to staying open to serve the needs of the community. We are grateful for the dedication of our employees who have continued to provide superior customer service during these challenging times,"

While some businesses have been lucky during the pandemic, with neither positive cases nor deaths related to the disease among staff members reported, businesses remain mindful of the heightened challenges experienced by those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

The PUC recently reviewed the ride-share company’s background check process and raised concerns about its failure to provide data and document policies. The PUC audit was assessing the effectiveness of Lyft’s hiring, background checks and quality assurance programs.

Unemployment has touched thousands of workers in the Lehigh Valley, thanks to COVID-19. But there are businesses nearby hunting for employees. For those communicating their companies’ job openings, know that effectively connecting with new talent requires clarity, completeness and a dose of compassion. 

Alvernia University has announced a dual-enrollment nursing program with the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing at Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Similar to the work he is doing with LVHN, Dr. Patruno will create and lead newly established wellness programing and professional fulfillment initiatives to help fight physician and health care provider burnout.

To bolster job training opportunities, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released $300,000 in grants to help connect businesses and school districts.

New overtime rules were scheduled to go into effect Oct. 3 that change the salary threshold of those eligible to receive overtime compensation in Pennsylvania.

Unemployment has touched thousands of workers in the Lehigh Valley, thanks to COVID-19. But there are businesses nearby hunting for employees. For those communicating their companies’ job openings, know that effectively connecting with new talent requires clarity, completeness and a dose of compassion.