Seven in 10 freelancers would consider moving, thanks to job flexibility, creating a large pool of potential residents attractive to state and local governments, according to a policy brief developed by SUNY Empire State and Rockefeller Institute’s new Future of Labor Research Center.
The joint Future of Labor Research Center explores the growth of the mobile workforce and examines economic development initiatives aimed at attracting and maintaining these workers.
The research brief on the growth of the mobile workforce said as the mobile workforce expands, policy makers are looking to implement new strategies to attract them.
Express Employment Professionals Opens An Office In T.J. Maxx Plaza In Saratoga Springs
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By Christine Graf
Express Employment Professionals, a locally owned small business, opened its second Capital Region location in December.
It is located in the T.J. Maxx plaza on Route 50 in Saratoga Springs. Owner Jordan Modiano opened his first Express Employment franchise in Albany in September 2015.
“To put it simply, we help people find jobs, and we help companies find employees,” he said.
A Long Island native, Modiano moved to the area in 1999. He had a 20-year career in advertising and marketing before purchasing the franchise. Express Employment Professionals was founded in 1983 and has more than 780 franchise locations in the United States, Canada, and South Africa.
“I wanted to do something that made a difference in people’s lives and the community that I live in,” Modiano “That’s been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.”
According to Modiano, his franchise currently specializes in providing employment services to several specific employment sectors.
Providing Retirement Options For Employees Leaves Business Owners With Many Options
Courtesy Richard J. Fuller, CPA
By Susan E. Campbell
Small business owners have the flexibility to choose whichever type of retirement plan they desire to accumulate a future nest egg on a tax-deferred basis. But that doesn’t mean the decision is easy, or that the company may need to change to a different plan in years ahead.
“Each of the four basic types of defined contribution plans has advantages and drawbacks,” said Laurie A. Stillwell, CPA, in Saratoga Springs.
“My job is to talk through what the business owners’ goals are and direct them to the plan that checks those boxes,” she said.
“Companies are not stuck in a plan once they have it,” said Richard J. Fuller, CPA in Glens Falls. “But if there is to be a switch, it has to be done right.”
“There is no one-size-fits-all with retirement plans,” said Stillwell. “A plan may work well for the first five years, but in year 10 or 15, it may no longer fit.”
Business Report: Why New Hires Fail
By Michael Cruz
According to a study by Leadership IQ, 46 percent of newly-hired employees will fail within 18 months, while only 19 percent will achieve unequivocal success.
According to their study, the reasons for failure are more focused on these topics:
• Coachability (26 percent): The ability to accept and implement feedback from bosses, colleagues, customers, and others.
• Emotional Intelligence (23 percent): The ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions and accurately assess others’ emotions.
• Motivation (17 percent): Sufficient drive to achieve one’s full potential and excel in the job.
• Temperament (15 percent): Attitude and personality suited to the particular job and work environment.
• Technical Competence (11 percent): Functional or technical skills required to do the job.
Business Briefs: February 2020
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. was recognized as a 5-Star Superior bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., a bank rating and research firm.
Glens Falls National has earned this designation for the past 51 consecutive quarters, which secures its prominent position as an “exceptional performance bank.”
To earn 5 Stars, banks must excel in areas of capital quality, asset quality and profitability, according to Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial.
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Glens Falls Collaborative will hold a networking mixer highlighting the wellness and human services sector from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Glens Falls Karate Academy, 28 Ridge St., Glens Falls.
Members, prospective members, and member business guests are welcome.
New York State Craft Beer Competition Is Expected To Receive 1,000-Plus Submissions
The New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) is accepting submissions for its fourth annual New York State Craft Beer Competition.
Sponsored by 1886 Malt House, it is open to all licensed breweries in the state. NYSBA is expecting to receive over 1,000 beer submissions for the 2020 competition.
It will be held on March 14 in Rochester, with the help of Raise a Glass Foundation, an organization with expertise in coordinating beverage competitions. It will bring together 60 of the most respected and influential people in the New York beer industry to judge the submitted beers, including brewmasters, cicerones, educators, retailers and industry writers and consultants.
SUNY Adirondack Grads, Future Grads Can Get Discounted Enrollment At Paul Smith’s
Paul Smith’s College and SUNY Adirondack have agreed to a scholarship program that allows past and future graduates of SUNY Adirondack to enroll at Paul Smith’s at a significantly discounted tuition rate.
Under the Tuition Scholarship Program, SUNY Adirondack graduates will be able to work toward a bachelor’s degree at Paul Smith’s with a tuition cost no higher than that of a four-year SUNY school, or $9,170 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
SUNY Adirondack’s Student-Run ‘Seasoned’ Reopens For Lunch & Dinner Service
Seasoned, SUNY Adirondack’s student-run restaurant, resumed service for the college’s spring semester starting Feb. 12.
The restaurant, located in the SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center at 14 Hudson Ave. in Glens Falls, offers lunch and dinner service on Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 23.
The services are open to the public.
Leadership Adirondack Class Sets Up Scholarship To Help Get People Into Trades
The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) Leadership Adirondack (LADK) Class of 2019-2020 hosted a fundraising event in December that raised over $26,000 to provide a scholarship program to help increase the number of skilled trade workers in the region.
Each year, the Leadership Adirondack class creates a project that supports the mission of the Chamber–to help local companies succeed, grow, and thrive and to expand the economic opportunity in the region.
Two Speakers Set For EDC Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast At The Queensbury Hotel
Courtesy EDC Warren County
EDC Warren County will hold its annual economic outlook breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St., Glens Falls.
There will be a review of economy with two regional experts. EDC said they will address issues such as: What will the new year bring for the region’s medical device sector? What legislative action will impact New York businesses this year?
Speakers will be Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of the Business Council Of New York State Inc.; and Jim Clemmer, president and CEO of AngioDynamic.
Registration for the event will begin at 7:45 a.m. The breakfast will ensue at 8 a.m.
People can reserve space online or forward their name and a check payable to EDC to Vicki Koraus at EDC, 333 Glen Street, #101, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Briccetti joined the Business Council in 2007, as vice president of government affairs, overseeing the organization’s legislative and pro-growth agendas. She holds a juris doctorate degree from Albany Law School.