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Advice

  • Outside the Box

    Countering the DEI backlash

    Bonnie J. Walker Updated: December 11, 2023

    Today more than ever, the role of the chief diversity and inclusion officer, who sets DEI budgets, metrics, and works to embed strategy and investments linking organizational and financial outcomes, is critical.

    Bonnie J. Walker Updated: December 11, 2023
  • 101

    101: Beating the year-end slump for employees and employers

    Emily Micucci Updated: December 11, 2023

    If you’re not burned out by early December, are you even a U.S. professional with a slew of responsibilities outside the office?

    Emily Micucci Updated: December 11, 2023
  • 7 Things

    7 Things I know about ... The Massachusetts Workforce Training Program

    Rich Frenette Updated: December 11, 2023

    Businesses within Massachusetts are eligible to apply. Businesses based in Massachusetts contributing to the state’s unemployment insurance are eligible for workforce training funds.

    Rich Frenette Updated: December 11, 2023
  • 101

    101: Beating the year-end slump for employees and employers

    Emily Micucci Updated: December 11, 2023

    While COVID seems like a near-obsolete factor in planning such events this year, economic conditions may put a damper on the further recovery of holiday festivities.

    Emily Micucci Updated: December 11, 2023
  • Know How

    The IRS takes action to help those scammed by the Employee Retention Credit

    Matthew Erskine Updated: December 11, 2023

    Many tax professionals are familiar with cases where clients were aggressively encouraged to apply for the Employee Retention Credit, resulting in false claims and penalties. To address this, the Internal Revenue Service has temporarily halted the

    Matthew Erskine Updated: December 11, 2023
  • Know How

    You don’t need to quit your job to earn a PhD

    Alexander M. Wyglinski Updated: November 27, 2023

    Today, PhD students defy the stereotyping and have a much greater degree of flexibility not only in how they pursue their degree but how they use it.

    Alexander M. Wyglinski Updated: November 27, 2023
  • 10 Things

    10 Things I know about ... Alternative dispute resolution

    Howard Stempler Updated: November 27, 2023

    In mediation, the role of the mediator or neutral, is to listen, facilitate dialogue, and help guide parties to an agreeable resolution.

    Howard Stempler Updated: November 27, 2023
  • The Hustle is Real

    Nearly ruined wedding cookies & the value of patience

    Renee Diaz Updated: November 27, 2023

    I handled the situation, though not ideal, with honesty, and she met me with patience and understanding.

    Renee Diaz Updated: November 27, 2023
  • Advice

    10 Things I know about ... Cyber attacks

    Janelle Drolet Updated: November 13, 2023

    10. Isolate infected systems. Just as we had to quarantine for Covid infections, power down compromised endpoints to avoid spreading the contagion to other parts of the network.

    Janelle Drolet Updated: November 13, 2023
  • Outside the Box

    We, as leaders, dictate the culture

    Bonnie J. Walker Updated: November 13, 2023

    When something is not working in my home – whether my kids are struggling or we’re out of a food staple -- the first thing I ask myself is, “What role have I played in this breakdown?”

    Bonnie J. Walker Updated: November 13, 2023
  • Know How

    The future is now: Demystifying AI for small businesses

    Delcie Bean Updated: November 13, 2023

    In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the term "Artificial Intelligence" or "AI" is no longer confined to the realms of science fiction or the exclusive domain of tech giants.

    Delcie Bean Updated: November 13, 2023
  • Advice

    101: Workplace inclusion

    Emily Micucci Updated: November 13, 2023

    Companies know they need to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion, but achieving a truly inclusive workplace is something many human resource managers find elusive.

    Emily Micucci Updated: November 13, 2023
  • Know How

    How Mass. tax relief impacts your estate plans

    Matthew Erskine Updated: October 16, 2023

    The tax relief bill encompasses a range of tax proposals aimed at providing relief to families, businesses, and individuals throughout the state. Notably, it has a significant impact on existing estate plans, particularly concerning the estate tax.

    Matthew Erskine Updated: October 16, 2023
  • 5 Things

    5 Things I know about ... Attracting and retaining young professionals

    Amy Mosher Berry Updated: October 16, 2023

    If you represent an organization looking to hire motivated and reliable young professionals, here are five steps you can take.

    Amy Mosher Berry Updated: October 16, 2023
  • Advice

    101: Task mastering

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: October 16, 2023

    Procrastination can creep into any task. Here are some ways to get started, get motivated, and get going with items unfinished for way too long.

    Susan Shalhoub Updated: October 16, 2023
  • Guest column - Advice

    Overcoming imposter syndrome

    Bob Martel Updated: October 2, 2023

    Many successful people struggle with the persistent feeling of being an intellectual fraud despite evidence to the contrary. Imposter syndrome often stems from deep-seated insecurities:

    Bob Martel Updated: October 2, 2023