If you feel interrogated during the interview, that can also raise a red flag about what it might be like to work there.
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Pickleball lessons for life and business 
It gets harder to try things and make new friends as we get older. The truth is, using age as an excuse not to stretch our lives is self-defeating.
Read More »Employers sponsoring group health plans have a few ‘to-dos’ before the COVID-19 health emergency ends 
On January 30, 2023, the Biden White House announced its intent to end both the Public Health Emergency and National Emergency on May 11, 2023.
Read More »Hakim Warrick’s block has exalted status in Syracuse University basketball annals
The “Nightmare on Bourbon Street” history lesson wasn’t imparted to him until after the game. And that was just as well, because if Hakim Warrick had known the eerily similar circumstances ahead of time, it only would have exacerbated the ...
Read More »Minimally invasive procedures bring new options for treating complex coronary artery disease 
February is American Heart Month, a good time to shed light on impressive cardiovascular health advances being made right here in our Rochester and New York state region.
Read More »Not if but when: How will AI change your workplace culture? – Great Workplaces 
If you’ve built a high-trust environment and continue your best practices, you’re in a great position to harness the positive potential of AI and machine learning.
Read More »Keeping humans at the heart of customer experience – Viewpoint 
Our digital-first environment has evolved as such that we not only expect that most of our customer service interactions will be with a digital entity but accept it as the norm. In fact, the idea of connecting with a human ...
Read More »Taking stock of disease-related expenses during tax time – Viewpoint 
During this tax season, it is crucial that individuals and families take stock of their financial plans to help prepare for an unexpected disruption, such as caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. One in nine Americans 65 and ...
Read More »Opining on soaring Aaron Judge expectations, Syracuse hoops, Tiger Woods’ return to Oak Hill
Just minutes into Aaron Judge’s first spring training news conference Monday afternoon, an inquiring mind asked the New York Yankees sky-scraping slugger if he believed he could duplicate his record feat of 62 home runs this season. “We’ll see,’’ he ...
Read More »How to ensure employees feel connected and cared for – Viewpoint 
As economic uncertainty still looms and workers expect more than ever from their employers, businesses must re-evaluate their priorities. Amanda DeVito of Butler/Till shares how they can better prepare for whatever future unfolds by focusing first and foremost on their people.
Read More »Bridging the gap with early retiree health insurance – Private banking 
Are you considering early retirement? Since Medicare isn’t available until you are 65, you’ll need to find another way to cover medical, hospitalization, and prescription drug costs until you become Medicare-eligible. Finding the best coverage option that’s affordable is no ...
Read More »Opining on the controversial Super Bowl penalty, Mahomes’ supremacy, reasons for Bills optimism
Before celebrating the greatness that is Patrick Mahomes, we need to address the 800-pound gorilla in the room.
Read More »Do our stock markets have a conflict of interest with retail investors? 
A survey of investors by Bankrate in 2021 suggests that a majority of retail investors think that the stock market is “rigged” against them. Perhaps investors’ skepticism is based on the way in which the stock markets are run.
Read More »Why it could be a good year for brands to sit out the Super Bowl – Viewpoint 
Raise your hand if you enjoy watching Super Bowl ads as much as the game. (Mine is up, btw.) Most people enjoy the ads for pure entertainment, but if you’re wired the way I am, you’re probably also curious about ...
Read More »Phrases like ‘stay in your lane’ can leave workers dispirited 
“The other day I had an idea for what I thought was an improvement in efficiency. When I mentioned it to my boss, I was told “stay in your lane.” Even though I’m not on the team that’s working on ...
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