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How will you spend your tax refund?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by sean adkins

Some people will spend their federal or state tax refund on a new iPad. Others will dump the extra cash into a vacation. Both bad ideas. First, a refund simply means that you gave the government a interest-free loan for … Continue reading →

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Already employed? Looking for a new job? Now might be the time to start.

Posted on March 8, 2013 by sean adkins

If you haven’t heard yet, the national unemployment rate in February dropped from 7.9 percent to 7.7 percent. What does that mean? “That tells me that the economic recovery has been sustained,” said Cathy Dallas, vice president of JFC Temps. … Continue reading →

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Would your kitchen pass a state health inspection?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by sean adkins

About six years ago, the former York City health inspector and myself visited the homes of two residents who volunteered to have their kitchen’s inspected. For the most part, their kitchen’s were clean, save for the dog who made his … Continue reading →

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Will York County gas prices set record this spring?

Posted on February 22, 2013 by sean adkins

You may not have noticed, but gasoline prices have been on the rise since the beginning of the year. It seems that the downed economy and higher unemployment has done little to quench the nation’s thirst for gas, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Could a minumum wage hike lead to higher prices and unemployment across York County?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by sean adkins

York County natives appreciate a bargain, especially when it comes to food. More than a few times in my career at the York Daily Record/Sunday News, I’ve found myself speaking to residents lined up for a promotional free meal dished … Continue reading →

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Report: Telecommuters work more hours…and are happier

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Stephanie Reighart

Is telecommuting taking over in-the-office work?

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Is it time to quit your job?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Stephanie Reighart

Just a bad stretch at work? Or time to cut your ties?

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Thermal comfort in the workplace

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Stephanie Reighart

What does it mean to be thermally comfortable at work?

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Feedback in the workplace: Can negative feedback be good?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Stephanie Reighart

Does negative feedback have a place at work?

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Do you take sick days?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Lauren Boyer

So, I’m kind of psycho. I don’t know what it’s like at your workplace, but I HATE missing one day. I get so behind. I don’t know what’s going on. I freak out about what I’m missing. It stems from … Continue reading →

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