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5 Key Connections Every Leader Must Have in Their Professional Network Cultivating strategic connections is crucial for leadership success, like a chessboard where every piece is key. Engaging with industry insiders provides insights and competitive edge. Mentors offer personalized advice to navigate leadership challenges. Collaborating with innovators sparks new strategies, keeping leadership forward-thinking. Connectors open…

New Report: Employing and Engaging Families with Young Children The Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (PA ELIC) and the PA Chamber of Business & Industry have once again teamed up to collect information on the impact of childcare issues on Pennsylvania businesses and its workforce, and to release the new report: Employing and Engaging Families…

PA Chamber Leads Energy Coalition Letter to Gov. Shapiro, Lawmakers Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The Stop New Energy Taxes coalition, led by the PA Chamber, recently sent a joint letter to Governor Josh Shapiro and members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, calling for legislative action to ensure a robust and reliable energy…

U.S Chamber: Main Street Businesses Face 2025 Tax Hike Threat Source: US Chamber In 2017, Congress passed a permanent reduction to the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. To ensure that pass-through businesses like sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corporations (i.e., the overwhelming majority…

The New Tipping Culture and the Effects on Consumer Behavior & Business New tipping culture prompts questions and confusion about gratuity habits. Tipping opportunities have increased, but readiness to tip has decreased. Inflation and confusion contribute to tipping reluctance. Tipping fatigue negatively affects workers who rely on tips. Businesses can address the issue by educating…

Data Deep Dive: A National Nursing Crisis Source: US Chamber of Commerce To see charts and even more data go to: uschamber.com. The United States is currently grappling with a nursing shortage that is causing a ripple effect of rising healthcare costs and lower quality of life across the country. Lingering nurse burnout from the…

Break the Ice, Break the Stress: Making Remote Meetings Fun Workers love remote work flexibility, but not virtual meetings Making virtual meetings more enjoyable and engaging increases team connection Better meetings come with embracing fun and humorous ice breakers Bosses who use humor are more likable Know your audience and time icebreakers with discretion –…

State Chamber Release Legislative Agenda, Statement on Governor’s Budget Address Harrisburg – Last week, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry released its 2024 Legislative Agenda, highlighting policy recommendations to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness and economic strength.  The PA Chamber has taken positions on responsible state spending, taxes, healthcare, energy and the environment, civil justice,…

Unlocking Productivity: The Case for a Four-Day Work Week   The four day work week is a trend that supports that productivity and revenue are possible with a shorter work week Small businesses may experience greater impact because they can integrate changes more swiftly Staff creativity and innovation flourish under reduced hours, improving talent retention…

HITRUST Assessments and the Common Security Framework by Christopher Fieger, McKonly & Asbury HITRUST, also known as the Healthcare Information Trust Alliance, was founded for the primary use of healthcare organizations. Since its founding, HITRUST has expanded into various public and private industries. HITRUST provides a baseline framework for companies, including the opportunity to add…