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There is sometimes confusion over the human resources terms “upskilling” and “reskilling,” but they are different concepts, with different goals.

On Dec. 27, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 – the second round of federal coronavirus-related stimulus – became law. In addition to providing coronavirus relief, the act helped small businesses going through bankruptcy.

In the past year, I have participated in at least a hundred Zoom calls for client meetings, court hearings, and social hours. Here’s five things I’ve learned on how not to end up as a cat on a Zoom.

Since the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, beginning with healthcare workers and elders, I’ve heard this question a lot: Why aren’t Black employees getting the vaccine? The question should be: Why would Black people get the vaccine, given the oppressive medical practices Black people have endured historically?

Five years ago, WBJ created its Hall of Fame in order to honor the lifetime achievements of those professionals who have significantly improved the Central Massachusetts economy and community. With the induction this year of the Class of 2021, the WBJ Hall of Fame has grown to 17 members

When the professionals who would become WBJ’s 2021 Business Leaders of the Year started their years anew in January 2020, they could have had no idea the past 15 months would end up like they did. Yet, each of them in their own way, found a path for their organizations to thrive.

Ethan Lutz has been serving as an emergency medical technician in Worcester for the last four years. When the coronavirus pandemic was ravaging New York City last spring, the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent him to Queens, N.Y., to help.

New business startups thrive in times of stress and change, making this – hopefully, the back end of the coronavirus pandemic – the time the Central Massachusetts business community can bring its resources to bear to support our newest entrepreneurs.

Taking center stage in this new environment is the working from home phenomenon. COVID has forever changed the face of business.