Sarah Allen

Many job applicants are growing savvy to the risks of job scams, which reach 14 million people each year, according to the Better Business Bureau, and mine sensitive information like one’s Social Security number. Fewer businesses are aware that they can be the target of job scams, too. For example, an unfamiliar face could show up on the first day of work, h

Employee handbooks should be on the mind of every business leader in Pennsylvania hoping for their business to thrive in 2024. Especially for small businesses, HR policies are essential to protecting the organization, and per the Small Business Administration, Pennsylvania is home to 1.1 million small businesses, which make up 99.6% of the businesses in the state.

By outlining employee policies and procedures, employee handbooks help to define expectations and hold people accountable within an

Some of those employees might reconsider, given the opportunity. Nevertheless, the statistic reflects the reality that organizations need to consider how to help employees chart a path of longevity that does not necessarily include management. When employees do not want to become managers yet lack a viable alternative, they can be left unsatisfied, reducing employee engagement and retention for the organization. Over time, the inability to retain those who do not aspire to become managers can gr