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Apr 16, 2013

In survey, executives call employee retention a top concern

Nearly 40 percent of executives say the retention of valuable employees will be their top staffing concern in the coming year, according to a national study released by the Robert Half staffing firm.

Apr 16, 2013

Genetics case has huge implications for N.J. biotech industry

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether products involving human genes can be patented, a landmark case that could impact New Jersey's biotech industry.

Apr 16, 2013

Retailing group warns ‘something has to give’ as poll shows support for wage hike

The head of a business association supporting retailers remains adamantly opposed to a plan to raise the minimum wage, with future hikes tied to the consumer price index, though a recent poll shows strong support of the measure from voters.

Apr 16, 2013

NJBIZ most-read stories April 15

In case you missed them, the most popular stories yesterday on NJBIZ.com.

Apr 16, 2013

State Street Lobbying firm extending brand by getting into public relations

Trenton's top lobbying firm is adding a strategic communications arm, State Street has learned.

Apr 16, 2013

Sibling revelry

Sister chief executives Denise Morrison, of Campbell Soup, and Maggie Wilderotter, of Frontier Communications, are leading by example when they urge female executives to take risks to further their careers: both are making high-stakes bids to transform their 100-year-old-plus companies to succeed in a fast-changing world.

Apr 15, 2013

Businesses cheer as conversation turns to tax cuts

Gov. Chris Christie picked up support from the business community today in renewing his push for a 10 percent tax cut to the income tax, a move that was considered dormant at best when optimistic revenue targets fell far short of expectations early in the fiscal year.

Apr 15, 2013

Rider, Mercer schools partner on supply-chain management studies

Rider University, in Lawrenceville, and Mercer County Community College announced last week the creation of a dual-admission agreement for students who major in global supply-chain management.

Apr 15, 2013

Heated discussion as attorneys debate merits of noncompete bill

Former employees who qualify for unemployment benefits would no longer have to abide by agreements they had signed barring them from competing with their former employer, soliciting former customers or co-workers, or disclosing confidential company information, under an Assembly bill that has ignited heated debate in New Jersey's employment law...

Apr 15, 2013

First Grow N.J. headquarters project breaks ground in Mahwah

Ascena Retail Group Inc. and Dress Barn Inc. broke ground today on their new North American headquarters in Mahwah, the first corporate headquarters in the state to receive incentives under the Economic Development Authority's Grow New Jersey Assistance Program.

Apr 15, 2013

NJBIZ most-read stories April 14

In case you missed them, the most popular stories yesterday on NJBIZ.com.

Apr 15, 2013

Grapevine Advancing Sanofi purchase

Bedminster-based Advance Realty is reaching about four miles down the road to acquire the former Sanofi U.S. research campus in Bridgewater, Grapevine has learned.