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Should Interns Be Paid?

May 15, 2015

With summer quickly approaching, college students are looking for internships to gain experience and learn from hands-on training in a particular field. Many internships are unpaid, but not all internships should be. The Fair Labor

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The New Employee Mindset and What It Means for the Future

April 1, 2015

Millennials are the driving force of the modern workplace. They’re stepping up into leadership roles, seeking a workplace that fits their needs, and they’re willing to change jobs to get what they want. Gen Y employees value the

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Bankruptcies During a Recovery Period?

March 6, 2015

As some of our members know, there is a peculiar phenomenon that can happen during periods of economic recovery. Sometimes, even as the economy is improving, many companies will find themselves filing for bankruptcy. This concept can be a

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Snow Load Check List

February 16, 2015

With all the snow that certain parts of the country have been experiencing, our insurance safety group partner, Pennsylvania-Indiana Lumbermens Mutual (PLM-ILM) has provided us with a preventive checklist of things that your company should

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Changes In College Education

February 6, 2015

For many years the collective wisdom of guidance councilors in high schools across the nation have placed an emphasis on the importance of getting into college and obtaining a degree. Each year many optimistic young Americans walk across

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Background For Successful Hiring

January 6, 2015

For many of our members hiring the right people for long term growth and prosperity is increasingly becoming problem. Leon Osborne, of Osborne Wood Products Company shared these ideas with us at a recent WPMA meeting. The Osborne Wood

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