Leadership Buffalo 2017 Values Awards

Leadership Buffalo

Every year the Leadership Buffalo organization holds its Values Awards luncheon to honor a member of the Western New York Community in each of five categories. As a graduate of Leadership Buffalo’s 2011 Rising Leaders Program, I have attended this event for most of the past seven years. This year’s awards were presented on May … Read more

5 Tips for Firing Problem Employees

5 Tips for Firing Problem Employees

Employees are critical to the success of your business. But sometimes problem employees cause more trouble than they are worth. In that case, the best decision is to move on. There are many things to consider when firing problem employees. Here are 5 tips to get you started: 1. Have a Good Reason Yes, many employees … Read more

Alexander Acosta Confirmed as Next U.S. Secretary of Labor

U.S. Department of Labor Seal

President Donald Trump’s first nominee for the Secretary of Labor position, Andrew Puzder, withdrew from consideration in February. Enough Republican Senators had turned against Puzder that it seemed unlikely he would win confirmation. Puzder, who had been the President of a fast-food restaurant chain, had never held a government position. The new Secretary of Labor … Read more