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Strike Shutters Half of U.S. Ports: What It Means for You Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce As of midnight on Oct. 1, tens of thousands of International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) members went on strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. Ahead of the strike, on Sept. 30, the U.S. Chamber called on President…

A Look Ahead in the Legislature House and Senate lawmakers are back in Harrisburg this week and, as always, the PA Chamber is currently monitoring several pieces of legislation with the potential to impact the state’s business community. Here is some of the legislation that employers should look out for in the week ahead. PA…

How to Choose Small Business Insurance Choosing the best small business insurance coverage protects your livelihood against the unexpected. It must meet federal, state, and local requirements while addressing industry risks. Many factors impact coverage and costs, making insuring a business a complex task. But how do you determine the coverage, limits, and kind of…

Preventing Ethical Burnout: Protecting Your Team’s Integrity Under Pressure Ethical burnout can occur when workplace stress affects employees’ ability to uphold their values, making it crucial for leaders to recognize and address this issue. Rising commercial pressures can lead to ethical lapses; leaders should set realistic goals and promote open communication to prevent this. Creating…

Look Up: You Might have Access to Working Capital Business owners, it’s so easy to keep your head down and your nose to the grindstone, isn’t it? At the Chamber, we see it all the time. Members get so laser-focused on the work that they’re doing to grow or sustain their businesses that they can…

How to Develop Leadership Skills in the Workplace Source: McKonly & Asbury Whether it’s someone in a position of power or simply a de facto head of a group, good leadership makes an impact on an organization’s results. According to Dale Carnegie’s research, when it comes to leadership, there is certainly room for improvement. Only…

Navigating the Uncertainty of New Ideas: Building Consensus in the Workplace Innovation is crucial for competitive advantage, but new ideas often face resistance due to differing perceptions and a lack of shared evaluation standards among decision-makers. Research shows that novel ideas encounter increased perceived risk when team members have varying opinions on their value, leading…

Creating “Cool” Job Perks for Employee Inspiration Most business owners will agree that maintaining employee happiness is a key factor in working to achieve overall success in their business operations. Although there are many complexities involved in achieving this goal, creating a positive corporate work culture through the offering of unique and desirable job perks…

Why Self-Awareness is a Critical Trait in Today’s Workplace Self-awareness is essential for both personal and professional growth, enabling individuals to accept feedback constructively and improve communication skills. Teams benefit from self-awareness as it enhances team dynamics by fostering trust, collaboration, and more efficient conflict resolution. A lack of self-awareness in employees can lead to…

New Tax Credit For Employers Who Boost Employees’ College and Disability Savings Source: State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Guest Post for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry This year’s state budget included an innovative new tax credit that will benefit Pennsylvania businesses, which help their employees save for education costs and disability-related expenses! Starting in…