End of Year Reflections

As we reflect on an incredible year at LINC, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your partnership and support in making the Lehigh Valley a place where everyone feels welcome, gets rooted, and thrives.

No Better Time to Live and Work in the Lehigh Valley

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Economic growth coupled with a focus on community development contribute to a vitality in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas in northeast Pennsylvania making this region a premier destination for working professionals of any age. 4 min December 23. 2024 Record Growth Continues The Lehigh Valley is an attractive place for people and businesses. Since […]

Getting LINC’d Series Kicks Off with Focus on Home Ownership

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Today’s real estate market is competitive whether you are looking to rent or buy a home. If you missed the webinar – check out the recording below. 40 min December 5. 2024 View the recording Tune in as our expert panel addresses all of your questions about home ownership in the Lehigh Valley. This webinar […]

Supporting DEI Practitioners: How Teams and Leaders Can Make a Difference

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Supporting DEI Practitioners: How Teams and Leaders Can Make a Difference Creating an inclusive workplace requires collaboration across all levels. DEI practitioners carry significant responsibilities, but their success depends on collective action from teams, leaders, and stakeholders. By fostering open conversations, sharing responsibilities, committing to learning, and empowering DEI professionals, organizations can amplify their impact […]

Fostering a Welcoming Workplace in a Hybrid World

Fostering a Welcoming Workplace in a Hybrid World   This article written by LINC President, Katelyn Mack, was originally published in the Fall 2024 Edition ofNetwork Magazine. 5 min Our businesses are going through a crisis of connectivity. This isn’t the kind of connectivity related to ChatGPT or internet security breaches; it’s about social connectivity. A […]

How LINC’s Talent Attraction Services Can Boost Business

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Today’s job market is competitive. Top candidates are searching for more than an enticing offer; they’re looking for communities where they can picture a life for themselves and their families. Talent attraction services are a great way to bridge the gap between a job offer and a long-term employee. LINC offers these services to address potential employees’ […]

Trust: The Key to Making New Employees Feel Welcome

The Key to Making New Employees Feel Welcome

Starting a new job often generates feelings of excitement coupled with anxiety. Add to that starting a new job in a new location, and it is easy to imagine why employees who relocate may have a challenging time acclimating to their new community and workplace. [wpbread] Employers use a variety of services to ease the […]

Building Relationships and Faith-Friendly Workplaces

Building Relationships and Faith-Friendly Workplaces Through open conversations, LINC is working to promote interfaith understanding—transforming workplaces into environments of respect and belonging. by Krissi Echevarria, DEI Program Manager, LINC 5 min It is said that on average, employed individuals spend 1/3 of their lives working; I say, let’s make the most of it (gettysburg.edu). Social […]

Must-Do’s When Attracting Talent to the Lehigh Valley

Must-Do’s When Attracting Talent to the Lehigh Valley

Know your audience. This adage is as true for public speaking as it is for recruiters and hiring managers. With an estimated 9.6 million open jobs in the United States and 5.7 million job-seeking unemployed workers, companies must consider new strategies for attracting talent. As Lehigh Valley companies look outside the region to recruit for […]

Why Young People Are Moving to the Lehigh Valley

Why Young People Are Moving to the Lehigh Valley

Meet newcomers to the Lehigh Valley. For a fresh perspective, these Valley transplants share their impressions since making the area their home. [wpbread] Krishan & Manasa Living in Washington, D.C., Krishan Thakker and Manasa Kamineni were confirmed city people before moving to the Lehigh Valley last year. When Krishan took a position in the legal […]

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