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After the U.S. and Central Massachusetts got through the initial phases of the COVID pandemic, the economy was largely strong by traditional standards, with low unemployment and GDP growth. Yet, due to rapid inflation and the lingering effects of the COVID pandemic, the economy just wasn’t working for everybody.

Harrington joined Bowditch in 2022 after starting off her legal career in the public sector.

Mass. unemployment rate decreased in August to 4.5%, but the state rate remains higher than the national average of 4.6%.

Despite slow and steady progress toward addressing gender disparities in the professional world, much work remains to be done toward equality in the workplace.

The U.S. and Massachusetts economies are shifting from the post-COVID period of rising prices, a white-hot employment market, and giddy consumers to one of slowing growth and rising unemployment.

Do-it-yourself leasing is risky business in the commercial space, where leases vary tremendously.

Nearly half of new hires felt undertrained, which impacts productivity and retention. All companies should implement an onboarding program to create a successful work environment.

Janelle Drolet, vice president of operations and sales for Framingham-based cybersecurity consulting firm Towerwall, offers some advice on cybersecurity resilience.

For the 2024 Outstanding Women in Business awards, WBJ received 51 nominations for 41 nominees.

The Outstanding Women in Business awards have long been one of WBJ’s hardest honors to win.