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• HR officers play a crucial, complex role as guardians of corporate values, mediators between employees and employers, and facilitators of discipline and development.
• The role of HR goes beyond enforcing policies; it is critical in shaping company culture, promoting diversity, and managing talent to align the workforce with company goals.
• Successful HR practices balance management's directives with employee needs, enhancing company culture and employee satisfaction, which in turn boosts performance and profits.
• Organizations that underestimate HR’s potential miss out on leveraging a key resource for business success and should invest in strong HR systems and foster collaboration between HR and senior management.
•  By recognizing HR’s role in supporting employee welfare and meeting business objectives, companies can create a more resilient and innovative workplace

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Pennsylvania employers already pay some of the highest UC taxes in the entire country to finance one of the nation's more generous unemployment systems. These benefits are meant to help Pennsylvanians who lose their jobs through no fault of their own while they search for other employment; extending them to individuals who voluntarily participate in a work stoppage is wildly inappropriate.

The Chester, Delaware, and Westmoreland Chambers of Commerce have spearheaded the effort leading to over 50 business organizations across the Commonwealth sending a joint letter to the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Shapiro Administration, imploring them to address the crisis surrounding accessible and affordable childcare.

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the establishment of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce 401K Pooled Employer Plan, a robust retirement solution offered to Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce members. Members now have access to a retirement plan designed to address cost efficiencies, simplify administration, and reduce fiduciary burden.