Human Resources & Hiring

Take a human resources class.
The Central Penn Business Group on Health offers workshops and information on employee healthcare benefits. The Lancaster Society for Human Resource Management provides workshops on a range of HR related topics. SCORE features HR-focused Lunch & Learns.
Research benefits and trends.
SCORE and Duke Street Business Center provide online and in-house resources to help prepare, guide, and inform businesses on human resources. The Central Penn Business Group on Health tracks healthcare benefits and trends for Central Pennsylvania.
Get a referral for a pro.
When you need professional assistance for your HR needs, reach out to the Lancaster Society for Human Resource Management for an HR professional referral or the Lancaster Bar Association for an HR lawyer referral. SCORE provides HR referrals to mentees.
Research competitors offers.
Duke Street Business Center databases and the Lancaster Chamber’s Wages & Benefits Survey provide national to hyperlocal data on hiring practices and wages. This information is a value added to businesses seeking to bring on employees but uncertain of competitors wages and benefits.
Post jobs.
Beyond Craigslist and the newspaper, you can can let people know that your business is hiring. Lancaster Works and PA CareerLink of Lancaster County provide one-on-one job search matching and services for employers and prospective employees.
Train new hires.
PA CareerLink of Lancaster County offers over 4,500 online trainings in a variety of workforce ready courses to Lancaster County residents.