Clik here to view.
Summer Jobs Slowdown Signals Need for Budget
Connecticut lost 600 jobs in July, signaling a seasonal slowdown that doubles as a reminder for lawmakers to focus on solving the state's budget problems. Overall, Connecticut has regained 82% of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HR Hotline: Can Overtime Be Mandatory?
Q: Can we make overtime mandatory? A: Under state and federal law, it is entirely permissible to require employees to work overtime. The only restriction is a section of state law that says you cannot...
View Articleseo3@googlepositions.com
seo3@googlepositions.com Max WILLIAMS The post seo3@googlepositions.com appeared first on CBIA.
View ArticleFive-Part Cybersecurity Series
CBIA is conducting a five-part webinar series on cybersecurity for small to midsize businesses. Contact CBIA to register: 860.244.1977. Part I: Your Business: One Click Away From a Cyberattack—Sept. 20...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sales Tax Hike Plan 'Makes Problem Worse'
The latest two-year state budget proposal released by House Democrats this week includes over $1.3 billion in tax hikes. The plan features an 8% sales tax hike—from 6.35% to 6.85%—and a new 1%...
View ArticleMeeting the Challenge of Workforce Development in Construction
Contractors are facing a significant challenge in finding qualified, skilled and trained employees to work in construction. The shortage of skilled workers has led to higher wages and bids, delayed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NIOSH Launches Lifting Calculator App
NIOSH recently launched a new mobile app called NLE Calc, designed to help workers avoid injuries typically caused by job-related manual lifting tasks. The mobile app is available for both Apple and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
'Harness the State's Huge Horsepower'
High costs, legislative unpredictability, and growing demand for skilled workers are among the main factors hampering economic growth in Connecticut according to a new business survey released today....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cybersecurity Webinar Series
A cyberattack is one of the greatest threats facing businesses today. Getting hacked can destroy customer trust and cost companies millions of dollars in legal fees, investigations, damage control, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Help Make Connecticut's Manufacturing Future
The future of Connecticut manufacturing depends on a consistent pipeline of skilled employees. However, growing demand and a wave of retirements means that Connecticut's manufacturers will need tens of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CBIA Helps Kick Off 2017 Women in Manufacturing Summit
CBIA's Education & Workforce Partnership welcomed hundreds of people from across the country who converged on Hartford this week for the 2017 Women in Manufacturing Summit. Partnership program...
View ArticleLow Productivity, Stress Plague Open Floor Plan Offices
Open floor plan offices aren't all they're cracked up to be in the office, a new survey of workers shows. Employees polled by staffing firm Robert Half said open floor plans are among the least...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Your Business: One Click Away From a Cyberattack
First it was Yahoo. Then the DNC. Now Equifax. No one is safe from a cyberattack. And small to midsize businesses are some of the most vulnerable targets. Why? Because they don't think it will happen...
View ArticleThis Year’s Most Cringe-Worthy Resume Mistakes
Jobseekers want to stand out from the crowd, and often think attention-seeking stunts and an embellished resume will do the trick. However, a recent survey from CareerBuilder shows that three in four...
View Articlejgolden@westfairinc.com
jgolden@westfairinc.com [your-name] The post jgolden@westfairinc.com appeared first on CBIA.
View ArticleCBIA Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Budget
The state's largest business organization today welcomed Senate passage of a bipartisan two-year budget package. "Earlier this week, we laid out what a budget needed to put Connecticut on a new path...
View ArticleOSHA, American Chemistry Council Sign Alliance on Hazardous Chemicals
OSHA and the American Chemistry Council have established a two-year alliance to raise awareness of how workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals known as diisocyantes and promote safe practices for...
View ArticleCooperative Systems Security & Compliance
A series of whitepapers, reports, and best practices developed by Windsor-based technology services provider Cooperative Systems. What Every CEO Should Understand About Security A top-level review of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AT&T Cybersecurity Insights
AT&T's five-volume Cybersecurity Insights series offers a comprehensive look at the company's analysis and findings from deep inside its network operations groups, outside research firms, and...
View ArticleEmployers Must Now Use Revised Form I-9
As of Sept. 18, 2017, employers must use a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with a revision date of 07/17/17 N. Employers must continue following existing storage and...
View Article