GLOW Region Solid Waste/Genesee County NOW HIRING Recycling Administrator

Full-time with bene ts/salary $50,675-$64,104

Duties include:

• Coordination of recycling and environmental programs for 3 counties.

• Provides education and information to the public, business, government, and organizations.

Apply directly to:

Felipe Oltramari, Director of Planning

Genesee County Department of Planning

3837 West Main St. Rd. • Batavia, NY 14020

Or apply online at https://www.co.genesee.ny.us/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Networking Strategies For The Digital Age

Get out of the house. Digital age networking is not limited to digital connections. Meetup.com encourages like-minded men and women to get together with real people in real life, using the internet to facilitate such connections. Men and women who sign up can use Meetup.com to connect with local professionals in their industries, attend industryspecific events and even establish their own meetup groups. A medium such as Meetup.com is great for individuals of all ages, but it might be especially valuable to established professionals looking to combine digital age networking with the more traditional networking they’re accustomed to.

Conserve Energy Around The Office

Determine how much space you truly need. Current business owners and prospective owners can save substantial amounts of money and avoid wasting energy by giving ample thought to how much office space they truly need. Large office spaces may not be necessary for businesses that recently downsized staff, while those starting out may want to start in small spaces before upgrading to larger spaces if and when their businesses expand. Small business owners leasing their office space can speak with their leasing agents to determine if they can include a clause in their lease that allows them to move into larger spaces if the need arises before their existing leases expire.

Efficiency At Work

Information is now seemingly always at our fingertips thanks to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. While these devices may theoretically allow workers to become more productive, research suggests otherwise. Professor, researcher and author Gloria Mark with the University of California, Irvine says that activity switching and being frequently interrupted, including self-interruptions like checking social media and email, can lead people to develop short attention spans. That inability to focus for extended periods of time can adversely affect efficiency.

WORKPLACE GIFTING ETIQUETTE: GET GIVING RIGHT

Giftgivingintheworkplacecanbe challenging territory to navigate. And as anyone who has received an inappropriate gift or something that really wasn’t useful can attest, he or she probably doesn’t wanttofaceasituationinwhicha gift leads to office gossip.

According to a poll conducted by Harris, around half of workers plan to gift at least one business associate around the holidays but are confused about what to give. Too often it’s up to workers to navigate these etiquette minefields on their own, but the following tips can help the process go smoothly.

Keep it impersonal. Impersonal doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to grabanythingofftheshelf.Butthe gift should not be something that wouldoffendtastesorsentiments. Avoid clothing, perfume, jewelry, or accessories. Lotions and other scented items are also ill-advised. Skip your boss. Etiquette experts say that gifts should flow downward not upward in the realm of employment ranking. That means it’s best to stick with gifting colleagues who are on the same level as you. Buying a gift for the boss may look like you’re simply trying to score brownie points instead of offering a meaningful gift.

Give group gifts. Rather than gifting individuals, it can be safer to give a group gift from which many can benefit. This can include coffee and pastries from a nearby bakery, or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up the office environment.

Keep prices modest. Office giving is not about illustrating who can afford the most expensive gift. Remember, some people will not be able to reciprocate, and they shouldn’t feel uncomfortable for being on the receiving end of a lavish gift.

Follow the rules. Gift exchanges shouldbeclearedwithsupervisors or human resources professionals. Itpaystocheckiftherearerulesin placeforgiftingothers.

Avoid cash gifts. Giving cash or checks is not a good idea. Money should only come by way of bonusesfromhigher-ups.Ifyou’re stuck on what to give, a gift card to a store that a coworker visits is acceptable.

Genesee Community College currently has openings for Temporary Summer Tutors for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Subject areas sought are:

• English

• Math ese positions will be responsible for providing support to EOP students in courses ranging from basic subject area curriculum through higher level courses. All of these activities are designed to improve student academic success and retention. An Associate Degree and two (2) years of experience in a customer facing role is required. Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in subject area/education and experience in post-secondary tutoring is preferred but not required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and posting will remain open until lled. For more details and to apply online, visit www.genesee. edu/employment/. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for four references.

GCC is an A rmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, sta , and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On April 9, 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders his 28,000 met in the parlor of the Wilmer McLean home at 1 p.m. with sash and sword.