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New Member Highlight – Bayada Home Health Care BAYADA is a nonprofit, trusted leader in providing clinical care and support services at home for children and adults of all ages. Since 1975, BAYADA has been at the forefront of the home care movement – working to give people greater access to high-quality care that helps…

AI Prompts to Prepare for Small Business Saturday Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Miranda Fraraccio, Contributor Small Business Saturday is a prime opportunity for small businesses to promote their brand and take advantage of an eager-to-shop audience. However, with nearly 32 million independent businesses, competition is fierce. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare for Small…

PA Chamber Testifies on Workers’ Comp Drug Costs, Calls for Reform Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry PA Chamber Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Alex Halper testified last week before the Pennsylvania House Labor & Industry Committee, urging lawmakers to address rising prescription drug costs in the state’s workers’ compensation system. The hearing,…

5 Signs You’re a Community Leader Leadership comes in many forms, from those who inspire dedication and support to those who rule through fear and intimidation. A true leader is someone who can command those under them without having to resort to extreme tactics. Many great leaders share some common traits, so work to improve…

Last Week in the State Legislature Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Both the House and Senate were in session last week, considering proposals related to paid leave, workers’ compensation, tax appeals, and more. Here is a rundown of some of last week’s legislative action relevant to employers. HOUSE PA Board of Finance and…

Remote Work: A Complicated and Evolving Concept Just as many workers have been getting comfortable enjoying the benefits that remote work brings, employees are increasingly feeling pressure to return to the office. Numerous companies are beginning to cut back on various aspects of the hybrid work environment, either eliminating it entirely or bringing employees back…

Why Addressing Team Issues Often Backfires — And How to Avoid the Trap Raising concerns about your team’s dynamics can backfire, turning the conversation against you instead of addressing the issue. This defensive response often happens because the message feels like a personal attack. Here’s how to handle it effectively: focus on the issue, not…

Small Businesses to Washington: Prioritize the Economy Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce This quarter, the MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index is 71.2, similar to last quarter’s score of 69.5, and with sentiments from this time last year (69.2). Small businesses report having their highest levels of confidence in years, but many…