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Jul 19, 2019

Too hot to handle? Companies employ numerous strategies to help workers through heatwave

While exposure to heat isn’t specifically covered under federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, Richard Hobbs, the newly appointed president and CEO of the Manufacturers Resource Center of the Lehigh Valley, said it’s still a company’s responsibility to keep staff safe from overheating.

Jul 19, 2019

Is it big time for Bitcoin? Deal with Sheetz seen as a step toward mainstream acceptance

As purveyors of Bitcoin seek out mainstream acceptance, the cryptocurrency – arguably the best-known in a diverse field – may have just gotten a boost in Pennsylvania.

Jul 18, 2019

A conversation with Rich Christine of Easton Area Metal Recycling Inc.

Rich Christine is COO of Easton Area Metal Recycling Inc., which opened to the public in 2015 and provides container pickup services with more than 200 containers in circulation through the Lehigh Valley.

Jul 18, 2019

A contractor’s trash can be another firm’s treasure

Commercial-building construction debris is a significant challenge. But this challenge also presents opportunities to achieve benefits when using a strategic and sustainable management approach.

Jul 18, 2019

Don’t be surprised by environmental problems

For 30 years ending in 1977, General Electric discharged PCB pollutants into the Hudson River. In 1969 the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire. Happily, industry has become mindful regarding its impact on the environment since those days.

Jul 18, 2019

State pushed to regulate carbon emissions

Pennsylvania could soon be doing more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if a petition currently under review by the state’s Environmental Quality Board spurs new laws. Pennsylvania is the fourth-largest carbon emitter among U.S. states.

Jul 18, 2019

Want to inspire risk takers? Think safety first.

As the story goes in ancient Greek mythology, Cassandra was blessed with the gift of seeing the future but frustrated with the curse that no one would ever believe her. Today, a Cassandra culture in the workplace is one that lacks psychological safety.

Jul 18, 2019

Climate challenge demands responsible action

The news is filled with stories about climate change — rising temperatures, extreme weather events, decreased crop yields — and they all have one thing in common. Dealing with these problems is going to cost everyone a lot of money.

Jul 18, 2019

CPA taps in-house expertise to fight fraud

Mike Breon spent part of his 20-year accounting career working to investigate questions from workers – their concerns and their tips about fraud – who had reached out through a company hotline.

Jul 18, 2019

Poconos staffing agency expands into Carbon County

A Monroe County employment firm has opened a second office in Carbon County to meet a growing demand for its services there.

Jul 18, 2019

Santander to shutter Moravian branch

Santander will close one branch location in Bethlehem to consolidate its services with a Santander branch one mile away at 924 Eaton Ave. in Bethlehem.

Jul 17, 2019

New Forks e-commerce fulfillment center looking to hire up to 700 workers

A King of Prussia-based e-commerce logistics provider is opening a new fulfillment center in Forks Township that could end up employing more than 700 people – at least during peak seasons.

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